Voluntary Water

Conservation Program

Please avoid all outside water use between the hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00PM.

Residents living in homes on the odd numbered sides of streets are asked to water lawns and gardens on odd numbered days only.

Residents residing on even numbered sides of streets are requested to water lawns and gardens on even numbered days.

Water only when necessary. Please be aware of the advance weather forecast. If wind and rain is forecast make adjustments to your watering schedule to minimize water consumption.

Maintain your lawn at a height of at least two (2) inches. This practice will protect roots and retain soil moisture.

Install rain shutoff devices on automatic irrigation systems.

Water Conservation kits available at no charge upon request. Use water wisely! Your cooperation and participation will help us meet our increasing summer pumping demands! ! ! !

 

NEW WATER TANK
A recent system hydraulic evaluation determined the existing Old Stage Tank should be replaced with a larger capacity tank. The increased capacity will result in a more reliable system. Updates on project to follow

Residents Can Help Protect Sources By:

HELP AVOID IMPLEMENTING

“MANDATORY WATER BAN”

Outdoor water use for lawn irrigation is the largest non-essential water use and is one that involves both residential and commercial water users.

Water used for landscaping and lawn irrigation purposes should not be used at the expense of public safety or the environment. Water used for lawn irrigation should be used in a manner that minimizes such use through the use of sound water conservation and water efficiency practices. Municipal water demands generally peak during summer months when supplies are lowest.

Our District water use doubles as water demand for landscape irrigation purposes increase. The depletion of water resources threatens public safety, associated environmental resources, and the quality of public drinking water.

In extreme circumstances the large demand may cause pressure loss, providing low levels of service to customers and in severe cases, not providing enough pressure to meet fire-fighting needs.

We ask for your help by following the water conservation program.

USE WATER WISELY!

 

BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

WILLIAM A. MCINTYRE, CHAIRMAN

SCOTT E. CROSBY

PETER HANSEN

CENTERVILLE-OSTERVILLE-MARSTONS MILLS FIRE DISTRICT
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE-RESCUE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
1875 ROUTE 28
CENTERVILLE, MA 02632-3117
508-790-2380 FAX 508-790-2385
John M. Farrington, Chief Martin O’L. Mac Neely, Fire Prevention Officer
Craig E. Whitely, Deputy Chief Francis M. Pulsifer, Fire Prevention Officer

                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS
FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

All residential dwellings in the state of Massachusetts with fossil- fuel burning appliances or enclosed parking areas must have installed approved Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors by March 31, 2006. Owners, landlords or superintendents will have the option of installing any of the following:
 

- Battery operated with battery monitoring; or
- Plug-in with battery back-up; or
- Hard-wired with battery back-up; or
- Low voltage system; or
- Wireless; or
- Qualified combination (smoke/ carbon monoxide alarm)
Specific locations and requirements will be:
- On every level of the home including habitable portions of basements and attics.
- On levels with sleeping areas, the alarms must be placed within ten feet of the bedroom doors.
- Approved combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors must have simulated voice and tone alarms to distinguish between the different emergencies.
- Approved combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors must be of the photo- electric type if installed within twenty feet of a kitchen or bath.
Alternative compliance option:
The regulation allows for alternative compliance options that may be more practical in larger buildings with multiple dwelling units that contain minimal or no sources of CO inside the units. The option allows owners to target the CO alarm protection only in areas that could be potential sources of CO.

- Installation of carbon monoxide alarms in and adjacent to rooms that contain boilers, hot water heaters, and central laundry areas, in addition to
enclosed parking areas.
- Carbon monoxide alarms are required to be hard- wired or low voltage
- Carbon monoxide alarms are required to be monitored and may require signal transmission
- The deadline for alternative compliance is January 1, 2007. The owner is also required to submit to the fire department, written intent to install CO alarms under alternative compliance.
Specific questions regarding carbon monoxide detectors should be directed to a fire prevention officer for clarification.
** This document is to be used as a guideline and is not all- inclusive of all requirements of carbon monoxide detectors
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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