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In the months of July and August please conserve water. Only water during the early morning hours or evening and adhere to the odd even day schedule. In June 2010 we witnessed an increase of 30% water usage over June 2009.  Look around the web site and read the water conservation tips - this could reduce your overall water bill.
Since the 4th of July due to this heat wave the Oak Bluffs Water District has been watching the water usage. On one day of the July 4th weekend the water usage was over 3 million gallons for one day and since then we have been struggling to keep up with demand. So we strongly encourage water conservation.
Last Updated on Thursday, 08 July 2010 18:10
 
Ongoing Projects
We continue to initiate improvements in the water distribution system. The District has been awarded a grant from the USDA totalling 44% of the 3.8 million dollar Fire flow/Distribution upgrade improvement plan set to start this up coming winter. As the District moves forward this summer thru the bidding phase we will keep the community posted as to the progression of the project within its stages.
The bidding phase will be in the August time frame and we hope to draw many bidders for this project.
 
Where Our Water Comes From...

The Oak Bluffs Water District receives its water from four supply sources, the Lagoon Pond Well, the Farm Neck Well, the State Forest well, and the Madison Alwardt Sr. Well.  All four sources are groundwater supplied from the Island's sole source aquifer.

Aquifer is the name given to underground soil or rock through which groundwater can easily move.  An aquifer is recharged from rainwater and snowmelt, and from lakes and rivers.

 

With careful use, and by reducing sources of pollution, such as seepage from landfills, septic tanks, leaky underground fuel tanks and sometimes fertilizers and pesticides, groundwater will continue to be an important natural resource.

The Lagoon Pond Well, (Well #1), off Barnes Road, consists of 7 gravel-packed wells.  Combined, they are capable of pumping 850 gallons per minute. (gpm).

The Farm Neck Well, (Well #2), on Tradewinds road, consists of 2 gravel-packed wells, put into operation in 1972.  Combined, they are capable of pumping 00 gallons per minute (gpm).

The State Forest Well (Well#3), off Airport Road, consists of a single gravel packed well, put into operation in 1987.  It is capable of pumping 1000 gallons per minute.

The Madison Alwardt Sr. Well (Well #4) off Airport Road, consists of a single gravel-packed well, put into operation in 2003.  It is capable of pumping 1000 gpm.

This water system is interconnected with the Edgartown water system.  In the event of a water emergency, the Oak Bluffs water system can be fed by the Edgartown system.
 
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Meetings

Upcoming Meetings:

Special Meeting, July 6, 2010
Regular Meeting, July 21, 2010

Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month at 4:30 pm at the Water District Office.

Additional Meetings:
Wednesdays at 4:30 pm as needed

All meetings are open to the public.  If you wish to speak at a meeting, please call the office in advance to be scheduled on our agenda.
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