Lunenburg Water District

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đź’§ The 2026 MassDEP Sanitary Survey identified several violations, deficiencies, and recommendations that the Lunenburg W...
06/02/2026

đź’§ The 2026 MassDEP Sanitary Survey identified several violations, deficiencies, and recommendations that the Lunenburg Water District is actively addressing to ensure continued delivery of safe, reliable drinking water.

Required corrective actions include improvements to source protection, alarm testing procedures, backflow prevention program administration, infrastructure maintenance, and water quality management. The District will submit corrective action plans to MassDEP by September 30, 2026, for storage tank improvements and for reducing manganese levels in water supplied from the Lancaster Avenue well system.

The survey also noted elevated manganese concentrations in portions of the system, with levels exceeding both MassDEP's secondary drinking water standard and health-based guidance values. The District is required to provide public notification and develop a long-term plan to reduce manganese levels consistently below recommended thresholds. In addition, the report noted detections of PFOA above the U.S. EPA's recently established maximum contaminant level at certain sources and treatment locations. MassDEP has recommended that the District update its capital improvement planning to address PFAS treatment and achieve compliance with upcoming federal regulations.

Lunenburg Water District is committed to addressing these findings, investing in system improvements, and maintaining transparency with our customers as we continue to protect public health and strengthen our water infrastructure for the future.

To review the 2026 MassDEP Sanitary Survey visit:
https://irp.cdn-website.com/f7532c93/files/uploaded/Lunenburg+Water+System+Sanitary+Survey+05292026.pdf

Understanding drinking water regulations helps residents stay informed about how public water systems are monitored and ...
06/02/2026

Understanding drinking water regulations helps residents stay informed about how public water systems are monitored and regulated.

The EPA establishes legal limits for contaminants in drinking water, while public water suppliers regularly test and monitor water quality to meet state and federal requirements.
This post highlights several important drinking water programs and regulations, including:
• The Safe Drinking Water Act
• The Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule
• Types of drinking water contaminants monitored by water systems
Learn more about the proposed Water System Improvements Project and related educational resources here:
https://www.lunenburgwater.com/proposed-water-system-improvements

Mandatory Water Use Restrictions Remain in Effect for the Lunenburg Water District 💧Due to ongoing Level 2 – Significant...
06/01/2026

Mandatory Water Use Restrictions Remain in Effect for the Lunenburg Water District đź’§
Due to ongoing Level 2 – Significant Drought conditions in Central Massachusetts, the Lunenburg Water District reminds residents and businesses that mandatory water use restrictions remain in effect.

Current Level 2 restrictions include:
• Outdoor watering is limited to hand-held hoses or watering cans only
• Watering is only permitted before 9:00 AM or after 5:00 PM
• Residents and businesses are encouraged to minimize nonessential water use whenever possible

These conservation measures help protect the community’s water supply and ensure adequate water remains available for essential health, safety, and firefighting needs.

Residents are encouraged to review all current restrictions and permitted water uses here:
https://www.lunenburgwater.com/restrictions.html

Questions?
📧 [email protected]
đź“ž (978) 582-4532

Water conservation plays an important role in protecting local water resources and ensuring a reliable water supply for ...
05/31/2026

Water conservation plays an important role in protecting local water resources and ensuring a reliable water supply for the community. đź’§

The Lunenburg Water District encourages residents to follow local water use restrictions and practice everyday conservation efforts, including:
• Limiting outdoor watering
• Fixing household leaks
• Using water efficiently indoors and outdoors
Learn more about the proposed Water System Improvements Project and additional water resources here:
https://www.lunenburgwater.com/proposed-water-system-improvements

Protecting source water starts with everyday actions at home and in the community. đź’§Residents can help protect local wat...
05/30/2026

Protecting source water starts with everyday actions at home and in the community. đź’§

Residents can help protect local water resources by:
• Properly disposing of hazardous materials and medications
• Being mindful of lawn and garden chemical use
• Maintaining septic systems
• Preventing pollutants from entering groundwater and stormwater systems
The Lunenburg Water District is sharing educational information to help residents better understand water quality protection and long-term water resource management.
Learn more about the proposed Water System Improvements Project here:
https://www.lunenburgwater.com/proposed-water-system-improvements

Understanding PFAS and Lunenburg’s Water System 💧As part of our ongoing community education efforts, the Lunenburg Water...
05/29/2026

Understanding PFAS and Lunenburg’s Water System 💧

As part of our ongoing community education efforts, the Lunenburg Water District is sharing information about PFAS, water treatment, and the proposed Combined Water Filtration Plant project.

This post explains:
• What PFAS are
• Why PFAS are being addressed nationwide
• How PFAS can impact drinking water systems
• What a water treatment plant does

The goal of this series is to provide factual, educational information to help residents better understand the upcoming vote and the district’s water system.

Learn more and stay informed by following the Lunenburg Water District page for additional updates and educational resources. https://www.lunenburgwater.com/proposed-water-system-improvements

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced additional actions related to PFAS regulation and drin...
05/29/2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced additional actions related to PFAS regulation and drinking water standards, including maintaining the current federal drinking water limits for PFOA and PFOS at 4 parts per trillion (ppt).

As PFAS regulations continue to evolve at both the federal and state levels, public water suppliers across Massachusetts continue to monitor regulatory updates, testing requirements, and long-term treatment considerations.

The Lunenburg Water District is sharing this information as part of its ongoing effort to provide residents with educational resources related to PFAS, drinking water regulations, and the upcoming Water System Improvement Project vote.
Residents are encouraged to review information directly from the EPA and stay informed on how changing regulations may impact public water systems in the future.

Learn more from the EPA here:
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/things-you-need-know-epa-unveils-comprehensive-pfas-strategy-nearly-1-billion-and

Drought conditions continue across much of Massachusetts, including Central Massachusetts, which remains under a Level 2...
05/28/2026

Drought conditions continue across much of Massachusetts, including Central Massachusetts, which remains under a Level 2 – Significant Drought designation.

As part of ongoing conservation efforts, the Lunenburg Water District encourages residents and businesses to be mindful of water use and follow local water restrictions.

This post includes:
đź’§ What a Level 2 drought means
đź’§ Why water conservation matters
đź’§ Tips to help reduce everyday water use

Simple conservation efforts can help preserve water supply for essential health, safety, and firefighting needs throughout the community. https://www.lunenburgwater.com/proposed-water-system-improvements

05/27/2026

We need to turn water off on Island and Horizon Island Rd for a short period of time while we fix a valve. Thank you for your patience

The Lunenburg Water District would like to remind residents about the upcoming District vote regarding the proposed Wate...
05/27/2026

The Lunenburg Water District would like to remind residents about the upcoming District vote regarding the proposed Water System Improvement Project.

This post provides general informational and educational materials related to:
đź’§ The purpose of the proposed project
đź’§ The potential next steps if the vote passes
đź’§ The potential next steps if the vote does not pass
đź’§ Project timeline and funding considerations

The District encourages all residents to review available information, stay informed, and participate in the voting process.
đź“Ť Lunenburg High School Auditorium, 1079 Mass Ave
đź“… Wednesday, June 3
đź•• 6:00 PM
For additional project information, visit https://www.lunenburgwater.com/proposed-water-system-improvements or contact the Lunenburg Water District directly.

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496 Massachusetts Avenue
Lunenburg, MA
01462

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Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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