It is pumped from two gravel packed wells. A third well is available and maintained as an emergency supply. The sodium hydroxide is added to raise the pH of the water. Water is less corrosive to your internal plumbing at higher pH levels. This well is maintained as an emergency backup for the system.
Customers receive water directly from the wells or the tank depending on demand.
There are approximately 511 service connections on the system. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amount of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. The Water Commissioners hold their meetings at the Water Company office located on Davision Road. Meeting dates are posted at the Town Hall, Post Office and Water Company Office.