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Sodium Fact Sheet
Click HERE to get the facts on Sodium. |
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Water Emergencies |
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During regular working hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 our office can be reached at 508-888-2775. After hours, weekends and holidays dial 508-888-2775 and leave a message with our answering service. They will contact the on-call person we have on duty at that time for assistance. |
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CHLORINATION NOTICE
During the warmer months of 2010 we added small amounts of chlorine to four District tanks due to water quality concerns and a change in laboratory protocol requirements by the Environmental Protection Agency for analysis of routine water samples. These changes involved increased nutrients which create conditions for the samples which do not represent conditions in the District's water distribution system. This year (2011) in anticipation of the same potential water quality problems, we have added equipment to chlorinate at Wells 5, 7 and 8. We have carefully analyzed several options in conjunction with our Engineering Firm and have determined the addition of chlorine at the wellhead using extremely low levels, one tenth of one part per million (0.1 PPB) would be effective to maintain water quality and we would anticipate little or no detection of chlorine by our customers. Should the water quality change we will respond accordingly. We have applied to DEP for approval to chlorinate currently at those three wells and intend to apply for the other locations
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Sandwich Board of Water Commissioners
Richard W. Anderson, Chairman
Peter S. Thomas, Commissioner
Peter D. Howell, Commissioner
Dan Mahoney, Sandwich Water Superintendent
The Sandwich Water District serves a winter population of 17,000 and throughout the summer months, serves an estimated 25,000 consumers from ten groundwater wells. The wells are located:
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at the Boiling Springs Well Field in East Sandwich (3 wells- #2,#3, #9) |
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at the Pinkham Road Well Field (3 wells- #4, #6, #10) |
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near Farmersville Road (2 wells- #11, #8) |
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at the Nye Pond Well Field (1 well- #7) |
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Weeks Pond (1 well- #5) currently offline due to potential threat of contamination.
The potential for contamination has been eliminated and Well #5 has been reconditioned
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The Sandwich Water District treats all of its wells for corrosion control. The addition of potassium hydroxide raises the naturally acidic pH of the water which reduces the corrosion of household plumbing and lowers exposure to lead and copper. In addition, the water in well # 8 is treated for iron content and wells #4, #6, and #10 for PCE control.
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Community Awareness Tip!
Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001 there clearly is a need to heighten security measures for water supplies and water system infrastructure. Residents are the eyes and ears of the community and we encourage you to call your local police with concerns about suspicious activities, illegal dumping, or other reportable offenses.
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 Sandwich Water District Receives Statewide Award and Recognition
The Sandwich Water District earned the 2003 Public Water System Award in the Community System category. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection presented the award for Outstanding Performance and Achievement in 2002.
On May 8, 2003 the Massachusetts House of Representatives recognized the Sandwich Water District for hard work and commitment in the field of Public Water Safety and Service. |
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HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION |
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The improper disposal of hazardous materials can cause serious contamination to water supplies and the environment. As residents of Cape Cod we all can contribute to protecting our natural resources through proper waste disposal. Do not pour hazardous wastes or paints down any septic systems, private or public drains, on the ground, or into waterways. Safe disposal of materials through the Hazardous Waste Collection Program will help to keep our drinking water and our community pollution-free. |
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DATES
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Sandwich Residents may bring televisions and computer monitors to all collection sites seeing as the Sandwich Transfer station does not accept them.
Time for all locations is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
April 16 – Sandwich High School
June 18 – Falmouth High School
August 20 – Mashpee High School October 15 – Peebles School – Bourne
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