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.
NOTICE TO WESTFORD WATER USERS
IN THE NABNASSET AREA
The Westford Water Department will be flushing water mains beginning October 14, 2008. The flushing program will be in effect for approximately 6 weeks. Flushing will be conducted between the hours of 8am and 3pm, Monday through Friday. There maybe situations when we will also flush at night between the hours of 10pm and 2am. During these times, water pressure may be low and the water discolored. Let the water run awhile and it should clear up quickly.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause you. Thank you for your assistance!
Green Homes Resist Housing Market Slump
Good news for green homebuyers, builders, and sellers: while the traditional homebuilding market remains soft, demand for green homes—and green plumbing fixtures—is steadily growing across the country. WaterSense is proud to help lead this market.
Although housing demand is currently on a downswing, a recent McGraw-Hill Construction study predicts that green home building will generate between $12 billion and $20 billion in sales in 2008. These numbers represent a 6 to 10 percent market share that is expected to double over the next five years. And that’s not all—demand for WaterSense labeled products could be picking up, too. The same survey reveals that water-efficient plumbing fixtures are high on the list of most used green building features, while 81 percent of builders said that water-efficient toilets and faucets are the most important water-saving options. In localities such as Santa Clarita or Riverside County, Calif., where builders must prove that adequate water supplies exist for new development projects, WaterSense labeled fixtures can be a critical
addition.
In the two years since EPA launched the program, green building professionals have increasingly turned to WaterSense as a resource and authority on water efficiency and water-efficient products. For example, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has incorporated WaterSense into its draft Leadership in Environmental and Energy-Efficient Design (LEED) rating system for new homes. Its 2009 LEED guidelines specify WaterSense labeled products to be used where available to meet the water use reduction requirements. The ReGreen Guidelines, a set of green remodeling guidelines developed by the American Society of Interior Designers and USGBC, also encourage consumers and professional remodelers to consult WaterSense labeled products lists when looking for plumbing fixtures during home renovation projects.
To further promote new home construction that is mindful of future water supplies, WaterSense is developing its own set of criteria. The recently released draft of the Water-Efficient Single-Family New Home Specification will combine WaterSense labeled plumbing fixtures and other water-efficient design features and appliances, such as dishwashers and clothes washers, to reduce the amount of water used by approximately 20 percent. The criteria will cover indoor and outdoor water use in addition to requiring builders to educate homeowners about their water-efficient new home. Learn more about the future WaterSense New Homes program here:
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, 2008. 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.
 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.
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