2024 Fall Flushing; October 7th through December 31, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. in the areas of Pleasant Lake and North > Flushing FAQ's
Invitation to Bid: FY 2025 Water Works Supplies. Deadline 9/30/24 10:00 a.m. EST. Bid Specs Download
Town Phase 3 Wastewater Engagement Forum; 10/1/2 6:30 p.m. @ Community Center. View Project Info.
It's official!! Our new Water & Wastewater Superintendent, Jason Trepanier, joins our department on Monday, August 26, 2024. Congratulations Jason and welcome!
Voluntary Water Restrictions: Please consider conserving water staying within the days and hours > Odd number houses: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | Even number houses: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday "Before 8:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m".
Spring Flushing is now complete!
Seasonal Laborers Wanted. The pay range is $16.82-$18.94/hr. View Job Description. Email Applicationto tracey.alves@harwich-ma.gov
Congratulations Noreen Donahue, on another 3-year term as Water & Wastewater Commissioner!
Congratulations to Bob Young!! We look forward to your contributions as a newly elected Water & Wastewater Commissioner!
Thank you Gary Carreiro for your committment and dedication over the past 9 years as Water and Wastewater Commissioner. You will be missed!!
JOB OPENING: Harwich Water & Wastewater Superintendent job posting has been extended to Friday, June 28th, 2024 > View Job Posting & Description.
4/01 - 6/30/24 | Spring Flushing Monday-Thursday 6:00p-12a as weather permits > Flushing FAQ's
5/15/24 Planned power outage at Water Department office on 5/15/24 from 7a-12p (approx) in preparation for generator replacement.
2/1/24 | Phase 2 Sewer Order to Connect has been extended to March 1, 2025.
12/5/23 | Fall Flushing is now complete! Thank you for your patience.
10/23/23 | The Town of Harwich Water Department is accepting sealed bids for furnishing and delivery of General Water Works Supplies for the period of August 11, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Bid awarded to Cape Cod Winwater!
9/13/23 | Fall Flushing begins September 18th and runs through December 2023, Monday - Thursday from 6:00pm to 12a (weather permitting). Flushing will begin in East Harwich and finish in South Harwich. View Flushing FAQ's
7/11/23 | Water Department job openings; Electrician/Journeyman, Secondary Distribution Operator and (2) Seasonal Laborer Positions | View Job Postings & Job Descriptions. Positions have been filled as of 9/13/23. Thank you.
06/08/23 | Spring flushing is now complete - Thank you for you patience!
05/03/23 | Emergency Generators and Transfer Switches RE-BID. Bid awarded to FM Generator!
04/13/23 | The Harwich Board of Water and Wastewater Commissioners will be holding a public hearing April 27, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at the Harwich Water Department, 196 Chatham Road, Harwich, MA 02645. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input regarding changes to General Bylaws, Chapter 300 Water §300-5, §300-16. Violations and Penalties.... View Legal Ad | View General Bylaws, Chapter 300
04/10/23 | Water Main Flushing begins in the areas of Route 39, Harwich Center and North Harwich, Monday through Thursday from 6 PM TO 12AM, through June 30, 2023. View Flushing FAQ's
03/02/23 | Need assistance with the cost of your sewer connection? Cape Cod AquiFund offers low-interest betterment loans for Cape Cod homeowners faced with the cost of replacement of septic sytems and installation of advanced onsite water treatement units now includes sewer connections. Learn more
02/23/23 | Emergency Generators and Transfer Switches bid > View Bid
01/24/23 | Water/Sewer bills were delayed, but have been mailed. We apologize for the delay and thank you for your patience. Water Department Staff.
10/26/22 | As of Wednesday, October 26th, the Board of Water & Wastewater Commissioners voted to lift the outdoor watering ban in Harwich. Please be advised, water ban citations issued up to this date remain due and payment should be made to the Town Clerk’s Office. Once again, the outdoor watering ban has been lifted in the Town of Harwich. Thank you for your cooperation during the ban.
10/18/22 | Request for Quote for Well 7 Rehabilitation Pump Removal & Replacement > Link to RFQ download(s)
05/26/22 | A Public Hearing will be held in the Griffin Room at Harwich Town Hall on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. for items; 1. Proposed Water Rates & Fees Increases and 2. Aquisition of Property through Eminent Domain. View Rates & Fees | Property Acquisition Locations >> Assessors Parcel 43-E-7-0 (0.48 acres), 43-E-9-0 (0.96 acres), 43-E-9A-0 (0.82 acres), 43-E-10-0 (0.97 acres) and 43-E-12-0 (4.51 acres)
Proposed Sewer Rates Proposed, effective 7/16/21. Public hearing will be held on July 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Water Department office at 196 Chatham Road, Harwich MA 02645.
Water Rate Increase Proposed, effective 7/1/21. Public hearing will be held on June 30, 2021 @ 1:00 p.m. at the Water Department office at 196 Chatham Road, Harwich MA 02645.
Water Department Office, and Town Offices open tomorrow! Water Department hours are M-F 8a-4:30p. Please note that we will be closed on Friday 6/18/21 in observance of Juneteenth.
Welcome to our newest members of the Water/Wastewater Commission; Noreen Donahue and John Gough!!
MANDATORY Water Restrictions - Please be advised that in response to the level 1 drought declaration and lower than average groundwater levels the Harwich Water Department has implemented mandatory odd/even watering schedule effective immediately. Learn More -->USGS Chart