NOTICES
Annual Drinking Water
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Office Lobby UpdateThe District office lobby will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
If you prefer, payments can still be made remotely: thru the mail, in the mailbox outside the office door, or online by clicking here. June 1, 2021 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drought Status UpdateDue to lower than normal precipitation, streamflow, and groundwater, the Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary has declared on March 12, 2021, a
Level 1-Mild Drought in the Western Region of the Commonwealth. The Adams Fire District shall implement the following restrictions on this day of March, 15 2021, until further notice: Level 1 (Mild Drought) Restrictions: Nonessential outdoor water use is allowed on Mondays, after 5 P.M. and before 9 A.M. Nonessential outdoor water use is defined as:
i.Watering lawns, plants, trees, and other vegetation, whether via sprinkler, irrigation system, hand-held hose or watering can. ii.Washing vehicles at any place other than a car wash (business) except in so far necessary for operator safety or to prevent damage and/or maintain performance of agricultural or construction vehicles or equipment. iii.Refilling swimming pools. iv.Washing of driveways, walks, patios, sidewalks, gutters, except as necessary to apply paint, preservatives, stucco, pavement or cement. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation in this matter. March 15, 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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FYI
To Receive Emergency Notices
Residents should update their contact information
(home phone, cell phone, and email) with Reverse 911: Go to the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office website, https://bcsoma.onthealert.com or Go to the Town of Adams website, http://town.adams.ma.us/Public_Documents/index, click on "Reverse 911 - Get it Now" (this will bring you to the same website as above) Follow Instructions
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Important Facts about Clean,Safe Water
For more information regarding clean, safe water
click here. September 9, 2020 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Winter Plumbing Tips
Winter is coming, so now is the time to make sure your plumbing system is protected for the cold months ahead. If your water pipes or meter are exposed to the cold, your plumbing could freeze!!! Frozen pipes can disrupt your water service, rupture causing water damage to your property, and result in expensive water usage and/or repair bills.
To avoid your internal plumbing from freezing, maintain a mild temperature in your basement, stop any drafts from entering the area, and disconnect all outdoor water hoses. If your basement is not heated, insulate your water pipes and meter.
If your property is vacant, notify us to have the water service turned off outside and remove the meter, also, consider winterizing the home’s internal plumbing system. If your outside water service line is susceptible to frost, you may want to let your water run at a pencil thin stream once the ground is frozen, until the thaw, to avoid your outside service line freezing. For more information regarding this matter, contact Superintendent Barrett at (413) 743-0179 ext 13. November 24, 2020 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carbon Water FiltersAs per MassDEP Rules and Regulations, the District adds chlorine to the water system to provide protection against disease-causing pathogens; such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoans, that commonly grow in water supply reservoirs, on the walls of water mains and in storage tanks. Chlorine will be added to our system year-round, on a permanent basis.
Chlorine can be removed from the water used in your home by installing a whole house carbon water filter. These filters can be purchased at most hardware stores, including the local Walmart. Contact the District Superintendent at (413) 743-0978 ext.13 with any questions regarding this matter. July 18, 2019 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |