Boil Order and Use of a Source of Water By-Law — full text

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## Title This document will be known as the By-law to Address Unregulated water Sources within the Town of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity. ## Purpose This bylaw is enacted in accordance with Section 7 (1) (B) of the Towns and Local Service District Act, which grants the town council the authority to prohibit and control the use of sources of water that are considered dangerous to public health. ## Article 1: Declaration 1. Non-Condolence and Non-Support: The Town of CentrevilleWareham-Trinity council hereby declares that it does not condone the use, does not provide clear access, and does not maintain or test any unregulated water sources within the town limits. 2. Use at Own Risk: Residents and visitors who choose to use any unregulated water sources within the town limits do so at their own risk. The town disclaims any responsibility for any health issues that may arise from the use of any unregulated water sources within the town limits. ## Article 2: Acknowledgements 1. Local Spring near Wareham Beach: The council acknowledges the existence of a local spring located near Wareham Beach. This spring is not maintained, monitored, or tested by the town, and its water  ## Town of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity ## Boil Order and Use of a Source of Water By-Law quality is not guaranteed. Any resident who uses or consumes this water supply is doing so at own risk. ## Article 3: Public Awareness 1. Warning Signage: Appropriate signage will be installed near the spring and at other strategic locations within the town, stating that the water source is not maintained by the town and is to be used at one's own risk. 2. Public Notices: The town will periodically issue public notices reiterating the status of unregulated water sources and reminding public to take necessary precautions when considering their use. ## Article 4: Compliance and Enforcement 1. Observance of By-Law: All residents and visitors are required to comply with the terms of this by-law. ## Article 5: Effective Date 1. Implementation: This bylaw shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Centreville-Wareham-Trinity Town Council. These bylaws were adopted by resolution of council held on the 0* \_day of Feb \_ 2026.   Sahe Ivan Pickett, Mayor Angie Finago Angie Firmage, Town Clerk/Manager