Town of Rowley: Water Department

Board of Water Commissioners Scott C. Martin, Chairman
Timothy Toomey, Clerk
Roy Ricker, Member

Staff John F. Rezza, Superintendent
Marie M. Grover, Administrative Assistant

Mailing Address
401 Central Street
P.O. Box 29
Rowley MA 01969

Department Email
water@townofrowley.org

Telephone 978-948-2640

Fax 978-948-8200

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

Monthly Department Meeting Schedule First Wednesday or when needed.

2008 Water Quality Report Click here to download PDF

2009 Water Quality Report Click here to download PDF

Water Regulations Click here to download PDF

2010 Secondary Contaminants Chemicals Used Click here to download PDF

Voluntary Water Conservation Notice

The Rowley Water Department is requesting a Voluntary Water Conservation. Due to recent high temperatures and lack of rain, water demand has increased dramatically. Should the water system experience a large main break or firefighting event there could be a dangerously low volume of water remaining in the town's water tank. The drawdown levels within the towns three groundwater wells has also become cause for concern. Water conservation efforts include reduced lawn sprinkling, "topping off" of swimming pools, less washing of vehicles, power washing of buildings and decks, refilling of industrial cooling towers and so on. The Water Department requests that these, and other optional water consuming actions be temporarily suspended during this current high water demand period so that our groundwater sources and water tank volume stays sufficient. We thank you for your efforts. For more information call the Rowley Water Department at 978-948-2640.

Hydrant Flushing Notice

The Rowley Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants as part of our program to improve water quality. Flushing will begin on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, on the west side of town and continue until completion. Flushing will take place 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Customers may experience some discoloration in the water although measures have been taken to minimize the interruption. Please plan accordingly as we apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The following suggestions will help avoid problems with discolored water:

Check for discolored water before doing laundry.
If you have discolored water, wait 15 minutes and run the cold faucets. This will
Allow time for the discolored water in the main to pass your house.
Avoid using bleach in laundry as this worsens the staining.
In the event clothes are stained, do not dry stained clothing.

If you have further questions, call the Rowley Water Dept. Office at 978-948-2640.

Board of Water Commissioner
Public presentation on proposed water treatment plant.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall Auditorium