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Appendix A
Conservation and Improvement Measures
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1.0 DEMAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
In almost all cases, the most reliable and cost-effective means to increase the capacity of water supplies
is to retain more water in the aquifers, reservoirs, and streams by reducing demand. In this sense, water
saved through conservation and reduced demand can be thought of as a future supply.
In 2006, the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEA) and the Massachusetts Water Resources
Commission (MWRC) updated the “Water Conservation Standards” designed for all Massachusetts water
users. These standards address: comprehensive planning; water audits and leak detection; metering and
accounting for distributed water; water pricing; demand reduction within the residential, public,
municipal, agricultural, and industrial/commercial/institutional sectors; and water use in lawns and
landscapes. For community supply systems subject to permitting under the Water Management Act
(WMA), the Water Conservation Standards are incorporated into the WMA permit.
In 1999, the MWRC adopted Interbasin Transfer Act (ITA) Performance Standards, which communities
must meet in order to be approved by the MWRC for an “interbasin transfer” – the intermunicipal
transport of drinking water or wastewater across watershed boundaries, at volumes meeting thresholds
for “significance”. The ITA Performance Standards for drinking water transfers address similar demand
management strategies as the 2006 Water Conservation Standards.
While not all communities are subject to the Water Conservation Standards or ITA Performance
Standards from a regulatory perspective, both sets of standards can be helpful guidelines to communities
in setting demand management targets to maximize the efficiency of existing supplies.
1.1 Water Resources Commission Standards and Recommendations for Water
Conservation
Table A1 provides an overview of the EOEA and MWRC Water Conservation Standards (July 2006).
These standards and recommendations may be helpful to communities in determining how additional
conservation and demand management measures may help further reduce pressures on existing
supplies. For the complete guidance, please see the complete documents: Water Conservation
Standards for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Guide to Lawn and Landscape Water
Conservation, available on the Water Resources Commission website, at
http://www.state.ma.us/envir/mwrc/default.htm.
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Table A1: Standards and Recommendations Selected from EOEA/MWRC’s 2006 Water Conservation
Standards for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Category Standard Recommendations
1. Integrated Planning – Infrastructure planning evaluations
1. Develop a drought management plan that within communities should include water supply, wastewater
follows American Water Works and stormwater with greater emphasis on the issue that is
Association Drought Management most problematic. Planning should either follow: a) the
Planning guidance (AWWA, 1992). MassDEP guidance for Integrated Plans; or b) the Water
2. Develop emergency management plans Resources Commission guidance for a Local Water Resources
as per MassDEP requirements (MassDEP Management Plan. Specific principles that should be
Policy 87-05 Declaration of a State of considered include the following:
Water Supply Emergency - or the latest Stormwater
available version). Wastewater
Comprehensive
3. Develop a written program to comply with Infiltration and Inflow (I/I)
Planning
these Conservation Standards and, where Water Supply
possible, with the recommendations 2. Communicate with other local officials – To aid in community
outlined in this document, in the planning and decision making, water suppliers should keep
operation and management of the water local officials (Conservation Commissions, Zoning and Planning
supply systems. Boards, Selectmen, and other agencies concerned with
4. Make the above documents readily development) regularly informed of water consumption and
available to personnel from all municipal supply availability.
departments to facilitate compliance and, 3. Water Banks – Communities and water suppliers, especially
if necessary, enforcement. those prone to capacity problems or experiencing significant
growth, should consider establishing a Water Bank.
1. Comprehensive Water Audits – Conduct a comprehensive
audit every 5 to 10 years depending on the findings of the ASR
audit.
2. System Assessment – To help eliminate and prevent leaks and
1. Conduct the ASR water audit on an water loss, water suppliers should perform assessments of
annual basis using the MassDEP Water their systems on a regular basis to determine where capital
Audit Guidance Document. improvements are appropriate and incorporate the
2. Conduct complete system-wide leak recommendations into a long-term capital improvement
detection every two (2) years unless: program.
The results of the ASR water audit 3. Guidance for Leak Repair – Communities and water suppliers
indicate that leakage constitutes a looking for more specific guidance on timelines for repairing
small portion of the system’s leaks should refer to the following:
unaccounted-for water; or MassDEP guidance
The volume of leaks detected through (http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/approvals/wmgforms.ht
the most current leak detection survey m#audit)
(conducted within the previous two MWRA regulations, 360 CMR 12.09: Leak Repairs
Water Audits years) indicates insignificant leakage. 4. Leak Detection Services – Communities and water suppliers
and Leak 3. Meet or demonstrate steady progress should consider pooling resources to procure leak detection
Detection towards meeting 10% UAW as soon as services, similar to the MWRA program that procures a leak
practicable, especially in those detection consultant for a three-year period and makes the
communities in a basin with a higher level consultant services available to customer communities on a
of stress. The WRC will periodically task order basis.
monitor the statewide progress of 5. Establish penalties and/or fines for stealing water – Those with
communities using information provided authority to set and enforce penalties for theft of public water
in the ASR water audit. (including but not limited to municipal Water Commissioners,
4. Conduct field surveys for leaks and repair Town Selectmen and public water suppliers; not including
programs in accordance with the AWWA private water suppliers) develop a new bylaw/ordinance or
Manual 36 and any MassDEP guidance amend existing bylaws/ordinances to establish a penalty by
documents. providing authority to levy a significant fine and/or penalty,
5. Repair all leaks found as expeditiously as that may be enforced criminally or non-criminally.
possible. 6. Pressure Reduction – The Massachusetts plumbing code (248
CMR 10.14(g) Excessive Water Pressure) requires that a
pressure reducing valve be installed on the water service
connection to a building when the pressure is eighty (80)
pounds per square inch (psi) or greater.
1. Ensure 100% metering of all water uses, 1. Funding for Meter Replacement – The Commonwealth should
including all indoor water use at all make financial assistance (e.g. matching grants) available for
Metering municipal facilities (schools, school meter replacement and automatic meter reading equipment.
athletic fields, etc.).
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2. Increase billing frequency. For domestic 2. For billing,
accounts bill customers on actual, not Indicate the rate structure on the water bill.
estimated, meter readings. If billing For large users read meters and generate bills monthly.
frequency is less than quarterly (i.e. Where applicable, share the cost of reading and billing
annual or biannual) implement to between the water and sewer operations.
quarterly billing as soon as possible. Utilities move toward adopting billing software that allows
3. Implement a water meter customers to compare their individual water use for the
repair/replacement policy and program. previous 12 months, and compare their water use with
The program should replace meters by average water use for their customer class.
size and time based on AWWA standards Report water use in gallons, and provide a table or
and guidelines available on the MassDEP brochure on residential water use (i.e. residential gallons
website. per capita per day, rgpcd) and the average cost of bottled
4. Seal all water account metering systems water for ease of understanding, comparison to water use
against tampering and periodically inspect standards, and promotion of efficient water use behavior.
to ensure water works system integrity. Water bills could include an automated “thanks for
5. Calibrate any meter used to record conserving water” message where use drops over the
quantity, according to its type and comparable period the previous year, and a “please do
specification. what you can to conserve water” message for users whose
6. Properly size water service lines and water use increased over the same time period.
meters to handle required water volumes In communities with Automatic Meter Reading systems,
and ensure a high level of metering web site could be set up to provide secure access to water
accuracy. use data by customers and water auditors.
7. Water suppliers establish the necessary Printed material encouraging residents to save money by
regulations and controls to ensure that conserving water, providing advice on how to conserve,
owners of large meters (1.5 inches or announcing rebates, etc. should accompany the water bill.
greater) calibrate the meters annually and 3. Remote Reading – Communities/water suppliers should
provide the results as part of an annual consider investing in an automated meter reading system that
reporting requirement allows remote reading of meters and facilitates more frequent
billing to improve cash flow, eliminates estimated meter
readings, utilizes employees efficiently, supports water audits,
detects leaks, monitors UAW, enables users to track their
water use, and provides water suppliers with more detailed
information on water use patterns in the community that can
be useful in enforcing water use regulations.
4. Minimize Use of Estimated Data – Meter reading should be
done in a manner that allows for actual data instead of
estimated data for ASR reporting
1. Use Full Cost Pricing. Establish a water 1. Rate Structuring – To promote water conservation,
pricing structure that includes the full cost communities and water suppliers should consider rate
of operating, maintaining, and protecting structures that encourage reduction of nonessential water use.
the water supply system. Perform a rate 2. Enterprise Accounts – It is recommended that the water
evaluation every three to five years to supplier establish an enterprise account for water in
Pricing adjust costs as needed. accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44,
2. Prohibit decreasing block rates. Section 53F 1/2 Enterprise Funds.
Decreasing block rates that charge lower 3. Develop a Methodology to Assess Environmental Costs – EOEA
prices as water use increases during the should commit to developing a methodology for assessing the
billing period, are not allowed by M.G.L. environmental costs of water withdrawals for water suppliers
Chapter 40, Section 39L. to use in setting true “full cost” water prices.
1. Install Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures. 1. Promote Water Efficient Household Appliances – Water
Meet the standards set forth in the Efficient Household Appliances (especially clothes washers)
Federal Energy Policy Act, 1992 (or most provide an opportunity for significant water (and energy)
recent version) and the Massachusetts savings.
Plumbing Code 2. Provide Residential Water Audits – Communities and water
2. Use Residential Water Efficiently. Meet or suppliers should consider providing free or low cost residential
demonstrate steady progress toward water audits to customers, targeting the largest users first.
meeting residential water use of 65 3. Promote Efficient Non-Landscape Outdoor Water Use – The
Residential Use gallons per capita per day (gpcd) State, communities, water suppliers, and other applicable
including both indoor and outdoor use. public/private/nonprofit organizations should promote efficient
3. Implement a comprehensive residential outdoor residential water use by educating consumers to
water conservation program that seeks to adopt simple but effective practices.
reduce residential water use by 4. Promote Efficient Lawn and Landscape Water Use.
implementing some or all of the 5. Promote Waterless Plumbing Fixtures – Communities, water
applicable recommendations listed in this suppliers, developers and individuals wishing to go beyond
section and by meeting the standards for current standards and do more to conserve water should
Lawn and Landscape. consider installing waterless plumbing fixtures such as a
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composting toilet or 3-ounce foam flush toilet, which can be
flushed with only 6 ounces of a soapy solution (3 ounce pre-
flush and 3-ounce post flush).
6. Minimize/Discourage Use of Garbage Disposals – Encourage
consumers to reduce the use of sink garbage disposals to
improve septic system function and save water.
7. Educate Homeowners about how Water Conservation benefits
Water Quality – Water conservation helps septic systems work
better and last longer, and in sewered communities reduces
the burden on wastewater treatment facilities, augmenting the
return on investment in water-conserving fixtures and
appliances.
8. Facilitate Leak Repair – Communities should create a list of
plumbers that would be willing to fix a leak at a reasonable
rate, and provide this list to the public, to provide an incentive
for people to fix leaks that they might otherwise allow to run
continuously.
9. During site design, incorporate Low Impact Development (LID)
techniques that preserve or restore a site's natural hydrology,
and use low water-use/drought-resistant landscaping
techniques, to the maximum extent practicable
1. Municipal and state buildings
Conduct indoor and outdoor audits
and account for full use of water,
based on full metering of public
buildings, parks, irrigated playing
fields, and other facilities.
Analyze existing water use data to
spot trends, patterns, and
unexplained increases that could
indicate leaks or inefficient use of
water.
Identify measures where the greatest
1. Outdoor Water Use – Adopt outdoor water use strategies as
efficiencies and potential savings can
per recommendations in Lawn and Landscape.
be realized.
Public Sector 2. Create Demonstration Sites – Use public buildings as
Build new public buildings with
Use demonstration sites for innovative water conservation
equipment that reduces water use,
techniques such as composting, foam flush and dual flush
such as faucet aerators, low flow
toilets, cisterns for rain collection, and water-wise landscaping.
showerheads, composting or low flow
toilets, and self-closing faucets.
Focus on replacing/retrofitting water
consuming equipment in buildings.
Practice good, efficient lawn and
landscape water use techniques.
2. Meter or estimate contractor use of water
from fire hydrants for pipe flushing and
construction.
3. Strictly apply plumbing codes and
incorporate other conservation measures
in new and renovated buildings
1. Carry out a water audit to determine the 1. The EOEA Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) should be
location and amount of water used for reinforced in its efforts to provide technical assistance to
heating, cooling, processing, sanitary use, companies and large water users and work with industry
and outdoor use. groups and suppliers.
2. Significant users (i.e. those using 2. Significant users should aim, wherever possible, to decrease
Industrial, >50,000 gpd) install separate meters for their average water use by at least 10%.
Commercial process water so that water can be 3. All ICI users should install/retrofit water saving sanitary
and accounted for and appreciated as a raw devices, including but not limited to low-flow showerheads,
Institutional material in production, and for sanitary faucet aerators, toilet displacement devices, and low flow or
Use use. high efficiency toilets.
3. Develop and implement a water savings 4. Industrial and commercial users should work with code
strategy, addressing among other items: officials, standards committees, state programs,
demand management, leak detection and manufacturers, and legislators to promote water conservation
repair, a program of preventive and efficient use.
maintenance, and a program of employee 5. Increase the amount of pervious areas on property. ICI
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education. facilities often include large areas of impervious surfaces
4. In new and renovated buildings, comply (building rooftops, parking lots, etc.) which offer excellent
with plumbing codes, use the best opportunities for green roofs, bioretention areas in parking
available technologies for water lots, and rainwater harvesting. Rainwater harvesting can serve
conservation, and reuse treated as a supplemental water supply source and can infiltrate clean
wastewater within the facility to the runoff into the ground where it can replenish aquifers and
extent possible. streamflow.
5. Practice good lawn and landscape water 6. See lawn and landscape recommendations
use techniques.
1. A Water Conservation Working Group comprised of agricultural
stakeholders should be coordinated and facilitated by the
Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR).
2. Industry member associations and commodity groups should
be encouraged to develop and promote industry specific best
management practices which are dynamic, adaptable to new
technology, and are selected based upon both economic and
environmental concerns.
1. As part of the management of an
3. The Agro-Environmental Technology Grant program should be
agricultural operation, adopt a water
funded and should include funding dedicated to the
conservation approach through which
Agricultural development of innovative technologies for water
water is used in a planned and efficient
Use conservation.
manner with appropriate amounts and
4. Micro-irrigation systems, such as subsurface drip irrigation
frequency to meet needs without
(SDI) should be adopted where suitable.
excessive water loss
5. Growers should maintain adequate soil moisture for optimum
plant growth without causing excessive water loss, erosion or
reduced water quality.
6. Where sprinkler systems are used for irrigation, the systems
should be capable of uniform application of water with minimal
evaporative loss and minimal surface run-off.
7. Irrigation system efficiency should be evaluated on a regular
basis
1. Establish policies, regulations, or bylaws/ordinances that
ensure that land use and development practices preserve
natural vegetation, preserve or restore a site's natural
hydrology (by using techniques such as LID), and use low
water-use/drought-resistant landscaping techniques, to the
1. Minimize watering lawns or landscapes,
maximum extent practicable.
especially in water short communities and
2. Minimize Use of Potable Water and Groundwater for Lawn
where the water source is in a stressed
Irrigation – Where technology and regulations allow, use
basin or sub-basin.
collected rainwater or treated wastewater to help meet
2. Develop and implement seasonal demand
outdoor water demand, whenever possible.
management plans as part of the drought
3. Control Outdoor Water Use – Limit the number of watering
management plan. These plans must
days per week or per month.
identify water supply and environmental
4. Infiltrate Rainwater – Redirect gutter downspouts or rainwater
indicators (such as streamflow triggers)
collection overflow spouts away from pavement and into
to serve as water use restriction triggers
places where water can infiltrate into the ground, like a rain
and outline a set of increasingly stringent
garden.
and effective water use restrictions that
Lawn and 5. Irrigate Efficiently – Water only when necessary. The amount
are designed to protect public health and
landscape of water applied should be sufficient to only fill the effective
the environment.
root zone and minimize evaporative loss.
3. Adopt and implement (as appropriate) a
6. Maximize Water Conservation of Automatic Irrigation Systems
water use restriction bylaw, ordinance or
– Use the best available technology to ensure maximum water
regulation, which applies to both
efficiency and conduct regular irrigation audits to evaluate and
municipal and private wells.
adjust water efficiency.
4. Abide by water restrictions and other
7. Enhance Soil Health – Ensure adequate depth and type of soil.
conservation measures implemented by
At least 6 inches of topsoil is recommended. Generally, a
the municipality or water supplier.
sandy loam with 5% organic content is recommended for turf
5. Fully enforce water use restrictions. This
grass and landscapes.
will ensure effectiveness of the
8. Mow High, Often, and Sharp – Mow lawns at the highest
restrictions so that they will be taken
recommended height (at least 2.5 inches), and do not allow
seriously by the public.
grass to grow higher than about 4 to 5 inches.
9. Plant According to Micro-Climates – Be aware of the various
micro-climates in your yard and plan your gardens and
plantings accordingly.
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1. Each community develop and implement
an education plan, which includes most, if
not all, items in the following list:
Target the largest users early on to
realize the greatest potential savings
and to demonstrate the benefits of a
conservation program.
Include in bill stuffers or bills a work
sheet on the reverse to enable
customers to track water use and
conservation efforts and estimate the
dollar savings.
Use public space advertising/media to
highlight stories on successes.
Establish conservation information
centers perhaps run jointly with
electric or gas company.
Encourage speakers for community
organizations.
Partner with garden clubs,
environmental organizations and
others on campaigns promoting wise 1. Communities/water suppliers should hire a part- or full-time
water use. water conservation coordinator or circuit rider shared among
Sponsor public service several water systems.
announcements; radio/T.V./audio- 2. To facilitate implementation of these standards a position of
visual presentations on supply sources State Water Conservation Coordinator should be established in
and current status. the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to work with
Conduct joint advertising with water suppliers, industries, watershed associations, and other
Public hardware stores to promote local entities as well as with existing state programs.
Education and conservation devices. 3. Water suppliers and the state should consider using social
Outreach Use civic and professional organization marketing to help build public support for water conservation.
resources. 4. Other town boards should get involved in water conservation,
Sponsor special events such as especially those regulating land use (Planning and Zoning
Conservation Fairs. Boards), managing Town property (park and recreation
Make available multilingual materials departments, cemetery departments) looking after water
as needed. resources and aquatic habitats (Conservation Commissions,
Incorporate contests and recognition Boards of Health) and Open Space/Community Preservation
for innovation into the public committees.
education program.
Organize water conservation
workshops for the general public and
include it in the school curriculum.
Provide information on water-wise
landscaping, gardening, efficient
irrigation, and lawn care practices.
Include education information in
retrofit and rebate programs.
Water users and agencies should
choose from these and other
resources to create and implement
programs best suited for their
particular situation.
2. As part of a public education program
address the issue of why it is equally
important for self-supplied water users to
conserve water, especially when their
water source might dry up an aquatic
habitat or deplete the water available for
public use.
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2.0 Federal and State Funding Programs for Water Supply Improvements
The following tables (A2 and A3) summarize state and federal funding programs available to water
suppliers for water system improvements.
Table A2: Federal Funding Programs
Program Rural Water and Waste Disposal Grants and Loans
Sponsor U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD)
Guaranteed (pay back up to 40 years) loans and grants on a federal fiscal year (FY) basis
(October 1 –September 30). As of the current federal quarter (FY04 – 2nd Quarter), loan rates
Type
can range from 4.5 – 4.625% and grants can be for up to 75% (35-40% usual maximum) of
eligible project costs (no planning).
Competition Loans – moderate; extremely high for grant funds.
This program provides funding for water and waste projects serving the most financially needy
Background communities. Financial assistance should result in reasonable user costs for rural residents,
rural business and other rural users.
Public bodies, such as municipalities, counties, districts or other political subdivision of
a state
Eligible Applicants
Non-profit organizations
Indian tribes on federal or state reservations
Those in communities (and/or special purpose districts) with a population under 10,000 and
with a median household income under $43,000 based on 1990 U.S. Census Data that provide
Eligible Projects
new or upgraded water and waste disposal facilities/services for rural residents and
businesses, especially those that alleviate public health issues.
Eligible Costs Design and construction phase project costs.
User-friendly agency with relatively simple application requirements. Submittals do require
Ease of Application Filing technical and financial expertise. Requests for funding may be filed at any rural development
office in the county, district, or state. Not a regulatory agency.
Headquarters Office:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Utilities Service
Assistant Administrator
Water and Environmental Programs
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20250
Program Contacts Diane King, Rural Development Specialist
USDA/RD Area Office
Holden, MA
508-829-4477 ext. 4
Ronald Koontz, Rural Development Specialist
USDA/RD Area Office
West Wareham, MA
508-295-5151 ext. 3
Year 1 – File application in late winter to early summer prior to congressional appropriation of
funds for the next fiscal year. - Federal appropriation by October 1.
Calendar
Year 2 – Approval of project as soon as federal appropriation available after October 1, and
RD/RUS issues commitment letter.
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Table A3: Summary of Available State Funding Programs
Program Massachusetts Drinking Water State Revolving (Loan) Fund (DWSRF)
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)/Massachusetts Water Pollution
Sponsor
Abatement Trust (MWPAT)
Low Interest Loan Program distributed on a calendar year (CY) basis (January 1 – December 31). CY
Type 2006 program legislation provides for a subsidized 2% loan (fixed) and will operate with
approximately $100-125 million in financing.
High. In DWSRF Program, funds are only available for construction phase project costs (no planning
Competition
or design).
The DWSRF provides low-cost financing to help community public water suppliers comply with
federal and state drinking water requirements. The DWSRF Program’s goals are to protect public
Background
health and strengthen compliance with drinking water requirements, while addressing the
Commonwealth’s drinking water needs.
Engineering, design and construction of drinking water projects including:
New and upgraded drinking water treatment facilities
New wastewater treatment facilities
Projects to replace contaminated sources, new water treatment, or storage facilities
Eligible Projects
Consolidation or restructuring of water systems
Projects and system activities that provide treatment, or effective alternatives to treatment,
for compliance with regulated health standards
Installation or replacement of transmission or distribution systems
Multiple/Difficult – requires both a preliminary (Project Evaluation Form) and final application (SRF
Application Process
Application) and both technical and administrative/financial expertise.
Program administration handled by DEP Boston office (Division of Municipal Services). Regional
Note offices responsible for permitting and technical approvals. Boston office recently reorganized staff
and functions
Municipal Services Staff in Boston:
Steven J. McCurdy, Director
Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Municipal Services
One Winter Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
617-292-5779
Drinking Water Program staff in DEP’s Boston office:
Donovan Bowley
617-292-5523
Program Contacts Yvette DePeiza
617-292-5857
Regions
Northeast – One Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108
Kevin Brander, 617-654-6519
Southeast – 20 Riverside Drive, Lakeville
Dick Keith, 508-946-2784
Central – 627 Main Street, Worcester
Paul Anderson, 508-767-2802
West – 436 Dwight Street, Springfield
Deirdre Cabral, 413-755-2148
Year 1 – State/Federal Appropriations – by October 1
Year 2 – DEP Request for Projects – June 1 +
- Submission of Project Evaluation Forms – August 15
Calendar (same cycle - DEP Priority List finalized – by December 31
each year) Year 3 – Local Funding Authorization – by June 30
- File full application – by October 15
- DEP approval of project and issuance of Project Approval Certificate – by December 31
- Project must start within 6 months of PAC issuance
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Table A4: Summary of Available State Funding Programs (Cont……..)
Program Water Loss Prevention Grant Program
Sponsor Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Resource Protection
Grants of up to $40,000 for eligible public water systems. All grant awards shall be for
Type
reimbursement of approved project costs.
Qualified proposals selected on competitive basis with priority given to those public water systems
Competition that have withdrawal points located within a medium or highly stressed basin as per the Water
Resource Commission.
This grant program provides funds to public water systems to address drinking water supply and
distribution system water losses. The funding will be utilized to support projects that promote the
implementation of drinking water conservation programs. The Massachusetts Drinking Water State
Background
Revolving Load Fund (DWSRF) provides monies for this grant program in support of the
Massachusetts Water Resources Commission and DEP watershed management policies and water
conservation initiatives.
Proposed projects must provide a twenty-five percent (25%) match of the requested grant amount.
In-kind services are eligible as a match. The direct recipient of the grant must be a public water
system or municipality. Projects may be developed, carried out, and completed by non-
governmental organizations (NGO’s), regional planning agencies, consultants, etc. on behalf of the
Eligibility
public water system. Proposed projects must provide an appropriate method evaluating
environmental results, e.g., determining potential water losses or inefficiencies through the
preparation of a comprehensive water audit and quantifying the water savings from repaired leaks,
etc.
Water audits: conduct a water audit for the distribution and metering systems.
Leak detection survey program and report: design, implement, and/or continue a
comprehensive leak detection survey program that includes report preparation and repair
work.
Develop GIS maps of the supply and distribution systems piping, valves, and hydrants that
Eligible Projects will enhance annual leak detection surveys for those systems with deficient maps.
Public Water Conservation Outreach Program that may include; working with public schools,
producing local cable or billing stuffer announcements, and distributing water conservation
education information and Low Water Use Impact Development concepts to agricultural,
commercial, industrial, and residential consumers.
Other projects deemed eligible by DEP.
RFR Posted on Commonwealth of Massachusetts Procurement Assessment Solicitation System Web
Application Process site: www.comm-pass.com. Competitive applications must respond to the RFR’s project goals,
eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria.
Malcolm Harper
Department of Environmental Protection
Program Contacts Bureau of Resource Protection
Division of Municipal Services
(508) 767-2745
RFR Released on Comm-PASS: January 14, 2005
RFR Informational Meeting in CERO: February 8, 2005
Deadline for Submitting Written Questions: February 8, 2005
*Calendar (based on
Response to Questions posted on Comm-PASS: February 18, 2005
2005 Timeline)
Responses due to Department: March 14, 2005
Evaluation of Responses by Review Committee: March – April, 2005
Selected Projects Submitted for Final Approval: May 2005
*Deadlines are provided as general guideline based on earlier round of grant funding. Deadlines for future grant funding
may vary.
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Water Budget Report
Conservation and Improvement Measures
April 30, 2007
Table A5: Summary of Available State Funding Programs (Cont……..)
Program Drinking Water Supply Protection Grants
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, in coordination with the Executive Office of
Sponsor
Environmental Affairs
Type Grant funding with a maximum reimbursement amount of up to $500,000 per award
Competition Eligible proposals evaluated based on Primary and Secondary Criteria
The Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant makes available funding to municipalities and other
eligible entities to protect and actively maintain key parcels of land believed critical to current and
future drinking water supplies, including the protection of land in and around groundwater aquifers
Background
and recharge areas, surface water supplies and watershed areas, and surface or underground lands
adjacent to those resources. Protection can be provided through: fee simple ownership, less than
fee simple (conservation restriction) or a combination of fee simple and less than fee simple.
Open to municipalities and entities that were created to provide drinking water infrastructure and
services to the public. Such entities include, but are not limited to Water Districts and Fire Districts.
Eligibility
Eligible respondents must have a current Source Water Assessment and Protection Report on file
with MA DEP.
All parcels for which assistance is provided through this grant must be open to the general public for
Eligible Projects appropriate outdoor/recreational use while consistent with 310 CMR 22.00 and protected open space
under Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Application Process Requires parcel appraisal, Commonwealth Capital Score and matching funding.
Christy Edwards
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900
Program Contacts Boston, MA, 02114
(617) 626-1151 (Phone)
(617) 626-1181 (Fax)
Christy.Edwards@state.ma.us
DEP Posts Requests for Responses (RFR): May 2006
*Calendar (Based on
Grant Workshop: June 14 and June 20, 2007
FY07)
Responses Due: September 15, 2007
*Deadlines are provided as general guideline based on earlier round of grant funding. Deadlines for future grant funding
may vary.
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