MassachusettsState and Bridgewater would study possible future water sources
Bridgewater and the state environmental department would study possible water sources, and a committee including town officials would recommend whether any could supply water in the future.
What it does
The state environmental department would study possible water sources with Bridgewater and form a committee that includes town officials. The committee would recommend whether any source could serve future water needs.
Argument forStudying several possible sources could help Bridgewater weigh options before deciding what might supply water in the future.
Argument againstA study and committee recommendation could take time without finding a source that can be developed for Bridgewater’s future water supply.
More detail
The Department of Environmental Protection would work with Bridgewater to study possible water sources and form a committee that includes town officials. The study would consider the Taunton River, Massachusetts Correctional Institution land, and locally owned private property, among other possible sources. The committee would recommend whether any source is viable for Bridgewater’s future water supply.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Referred to the committee on House RulesIntroduced
Environment & Energy