If you have an emergency outside of office hours, please call the Police Department at
978-692-2161 and the dispatcher will page our on-call personnel for fast response.
Be prepared....
July is Smart Irrigation Month. The Water Department encourages all homeowners and commercial facility managers to identify WaterSense Certified Irrigation Partners to install and maintain their landscape irrigation systems. WaterSense irrigation partners are certified through WaterSense labeled programs that test their knowledge of water-efficient practices and technologies.
To learn more about Smart Irrigation Month visit:
FREE ORGANIC LAWN CARE WORKSHOP!
September 23rd, 6pm, Roudenbush Community Center
Organic lawn care is much simpler than it seems. We've become so used to the idea that a green, attractive lawn is attainable only through the use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides. The fact of the matter is: An organic living and healthy lawn will naturally stand up to many different conditions like weeds, insects, and disease.
Want to give it a try? The fall season is the best time of the year to make a change from synthetic chemical to organic fertilizers. So, why keep your family and pets at the risk. Join the workshop, and learn the basic steps in converting your lawn to an organic one.
Learn about soil conditions, lawn/turf seed selection, fertilization, and insect/disease control.
Sign-up today! Workshop will be held September 23, 2009, 6:00-7:30pm, at the Roudenbush Community Center.
Chester Mandrik (Founder of Yard Spice Organics, LLC) brings unique experience with over 30 years in the field, and has proven his abilities with two present organic lawn demonstration sites. He is an active member of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Organic Farmers Association, Ecological Landscaping Association, and Beyond Pesticides Organization.
THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE WATER DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Open House had a huge turnout and was a great success. Thank you to everyone who attended.
Please click on the "Open House 2009" link in the left side bar to view photos from the event!
NOTICE TO WESTFORD WATER USERS
OUTDOOR WATERING CONSERVATION POLICY
The Westford Water Department encourages residents to comply with the voluntary Even/Odd Outdoor Watering Policy. The Outdoor Watering Policy will be in effect May 1 through October 31, 2009. Properties with even numbered street addresses may water on even days of the month, and properties with odd numbered street addresses may water on odd days of the month. The policy can be found in the General Bylaws of the Town under Chapter 169 (Chapter 169.7, sections D through H).
With the Outdoor Watering Policy, an important goal for the Water Department is to educate the public about how valuable water is as a natural resource and to instill a sense of responsibility in all Water Users. Please remember: established lawns only need 1 inch of water per week; water in the early morning or evening when evaporation rates are lowest; do not water during rain; and avoid over watering, which actually creates a weak grass plant that cannot tolerate drought or pests. Use of hand-held hoses to water small gardens or new lawns or other plantings as needed, is not subject to this policy. We urge everyone to use water wisely this summer.
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 The Westford Water Department is charged, by the town, with providing safe, high quality, uninterrupted water at a reasonable pressure, to meet the health and fire protection needs of that portion of the town served by the public water system. service while meeting various state and federal requirements.
Nutting Road Water Treatment Facility
Forge Village Water Treatment Facility
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