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Water / Sewer Commission
Due to maintenance, the Water/Sewer office will be closed on Friday, February 26th and reopen on Monday, March 1st.
If you have an emergency, you can call 857-279-1599.
Thank you.
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:
- Estimating Water Costs for Charlton (PDF)
- ExxonMobil: Our Charlton Commitment
- Town of Charlton Water Agreement with ExxonMobil (PDF)
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
- 2021 Drainlayers
- Application - Drain Layer (PDF)
- Application - Sewer Connection Application Packet (PDF)
- Application for Metered Billing (PDF)
- Application for Water Tie In (PDF)
- Fee Schedule (PDF)
- Grinder Pump Policy (PDF)
- License for Drain Layers Bylaw (PDF)
- Rate Schedule
- Rules and Regulations for Metered Water and Sewer Billing (PDF)
- Senior Citizen Sewer User Abatement Exemption Form (PDF)
- Water and Sewer Contact Information (PDF)
- Water and Sewer Dept. Construction Standards
- Water and Sewer FAQs (PDF)
- Water Map with Water Main Extensions (PDF)
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Peter Boria
SuperintendentPhone: 508-248-2225
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Susan Guerin
Administrative AssistantPhone: 508-248-4953
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Sewer Treatment Plant
Physical Address
8A Worcester Road
Charlton, MA 01507
Mailing Address
Water/Sewer Commission
37 Main Street
Charlton, MA 01507
Phone: 508-248-4953Fax: 508-248-0917Emergency: 857-278-1599
After Hours Phone: 857-278-1599
Hours
Monday through Thursday
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday
7:00 a.m. to Noon
Members
Russ Jennings, Chairman
Email Russ Jennings
Term Expires 2021
David Cantwell,
Vice Chairman
Email David Cantwell
Term Expires 2022
Paul Gagner, Clerk
Email Paul Gagner
Term Expires 2022
Jack Rydlak, Commissioner
Email Jack Rydlak
Term Expires 2023
Meetings
- 37 Main Street
Charlton, MA 01507
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes