Water / Sewer Commission

About the Commission

The Water/Sewer Commission is a five member committee responsible for overseeing all matters related to public water and sewer in the Town of Charlton

Many of our forms and permits for the Water/Sewer Dept are listed below.
Those looking to do business are still encouraged to do so by remote means through resources available at www.townofcharlton.net

If you are looking to do business necessary to be done in person, you will be required to set up an appointment and wear a face mask upon entering the building.  Appointments can be made by calling 508-248-4953.

 

Press Releases

View the following water Press Releases:

 

Legal Notice

Sewer Moratorium update: At a regular scheduled meeting Monday, July 13, 2020, of the water and sewer commission the following motion was approved:

Mr. Gagner motioned to extend the Moratorium to August 3, 2022, subject to the fact, that it can be modified by the Commission within these two years. The purpose of this Motion is to orderly and fairly, allocate the prescribed capacity in the following manner and amounts: The Capacity is 100,000 gallons per day of residential like sewerage. 50,000 gallons per day to be reserved for residential use, those residents within the current sewer area: and 50,000 gallons per day to be reserved for commercial and industrial growth. To qualify, for the commercial-industrial availability of 50,000 gallons per day, no one applicant will be allowed to request more than 10,000 gallons per day capacity without approval by the commission. Residential, commercial and industrial applicants, not within the service area can be reviewed by the Commission. The Commission has the right to review and modify this Moratorium at any time. This Motion shall remain in effect until August 3, 2022, or when capacity is reached, if sooner. Seconded by Mr. Donohue. Motion passes unanimously.

Applications & Other Resources


  1. 2021 Drainlayers
  2. Application - Drain Layer (PDF)
  3. Application - Sewer Connection Application Packet (PDF)
  4. Application for Metered Billing (PDF)
  5. Application for Water Tie In (PDF)
  6. Fee Schedule (PDF)
  7. Grinder Pump Policy (PDF)
  8. License for Drain Layers Bylaw (PDF)
  9. Rate Schedule
  10. Rules and Regulations for Metered Water and Sewer Billing (PDF)
  11. Senior Citizen Sewer User Abatement Exemption Form (PDF)
  12. Water and Sewer Contact Information (PDF)
  13. Water and Sewer Dept. Construction Standards
  14. Water and Sewer FAQs (PDF)
  15. Water Map with Water Main Extensions (PDF)