Citizens Communications

Conservation Commission Letter

Read the Conservation Commission Letter by John Jannell.

Construction Activities & Detours

Every week the construction contractors for Contract No. 2019-01 – Downtown Area Wastewater Treatment Facility and Effluent Disposal, Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Inc. and Contract No. 2019-02 – Downtown Area Collection System and Pumping Stations, Robert B. Our Co., Inc. provide a “two-week look ahead” that summarizes anticipated construction activity in the planned project area.

Groundbreaking Ceremony (PDF)

Learn more about the groundbreaking ceremony information.

The History of Wastewater Planning in Orleans (PDF)

Learn more about the history of wastewater planning in Orleans.

Introduction Letter (PDF)

During the Annual Town meeting on June 20, the citizens of Orleans approved the additional funding to begin the construction of the Downtown Area Wastewater Collection System, the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Effluent Disposal System.

Property Owner's Guidebook

First and foremost, the Orleans Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners through the Department of Public works and Natural Resources wish to thank all those who contributed to the realization of decades of planning.

Property Owner's Grinder Pump O&M Guidebook (PDF)

View and download the Grinder Pump O&M Guidebook.

Sewer Assessment Bylaw (PDF)

View and download the Sewer Assessment By-Law.

Sewer Service Verification Letter (PDF)

The Orleans Board of water and sewer Commissioners through the Department of Public works and Natural Resources request that each property owner review his/her planned Sewer Service Connection as part of information gathering for the Downtown Area Sanitary Sewer Collection System and Pumping Station Project.

Sewer Use Rules & Regulations

View and download the rules and regulations for sewer use.

Transition Rules

Currently under development by the Board of Health.

Sewer System FAQ