Department of Public Works

Overview

The Department of Public Works protects the health, safety, and well-being of everyone in the community. Through our dedicated employees, we strive to plan, design, build, maintain and operate a complex combination of above-ground and below-ground public infrastructure in a manner that respects the environment and adequately preserves these assets for succeeding generations.

For inquiries regarding Water Quality or PFAS6 please contact the Water Quality Hotline.

Mandatory Water Restrictions

As mandated by Mass DEP’s Water Management Act Permit to the Town of Plainville, the Plainville Water Department is mandated to impose water restrictions every year on nonessential outdoor water use; these restrictions are effective May 1^st to September 30^th.

Non-essential outdoor water use by even numbered addresses is allowed on Tuesday and Thursday.
Non-essential outdoor water use by odd numbered addresses is allowed on Wednesday and Friday.
Non-essential outdoor water use shall not occur between the hours of 9:00AM and 5:00PM.
Handheld use is allowed every day before 9:00AM and after 5:00PM.

Violators of this policy are subject to fines or other enforcement actions as determined by the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners.

Please call 508-695-6871 X 822 with any questions.

Please be aware that these restrictions may become more stringent upon a declaration of a drought by Mass DEP.

The Water Conservation webpage provides more information on what is considered non-essential outdoor water use, the restrictions that will take effect upon a drought declaration by MassDEP, and simple tips for saving water.

Online Permitting

Permits Can Now Be Submitted Online

Click Here to Begin Your Application

FAQs

How do I get a street opening permit?

The Street Opening Permit application is attached below. This is a two-page document - the first page is the application and the second page is the Fee Schedule.

Street Opening Permits are accepted for work being performed from April 1st through November 1st. Only permits for emergency work are accepted outside of this time frame.

Please complete the first page (application) with the following information:

Dig Safe number
Start date and time of scheduled work
Applicant's name, address, phone number and contact person
Licensed contractor's name, phone number and 24/7 phone number (if different)
Location and description of work (include a hand sketch of the location, large work and utilities will require attached plans)
Expected trench size
Applicant's signature
Date

The standard application fee is $50. If the Street Opening Permit requires a trench that is greater than 3 feet in depth, and 15 feet or less between the soil walls as measured from the bottom, an Excavation and Trench Safety Permit is needed, at an additional cost of $25.

Based on the scope of the work being performed, additional fees from the Fee Schedule (page two) may apply. Please contact Dennis Morton, DPW Operations Manager, at 508-699-2071 to discuss the work being done and to determine any additional fees.

Checks should be made payable to "Town of Plainville". Please include "Street Opening Permit" and the property address in the memo line.

Once the application has been completed and the total application fee amount has been determined, please mail the application and your check to:

Plainville DPW
P.O. Box 1565
Plainville, MA 02762

If you would like a copy of the approved application, please include your email address somewhere on the application.

Street Opening Permit Application (PDF)

What is capital charge?

The capital charge is shown on your bill as a breakdown of yearly charge of $240 water, $150 in sewer. This charge goes towards helping improve our systems such as water tank maintenance, piping replacement throughout our system, and upgrades to pumping stations.

How do I schedule a final bill?

Please call our office at 508-695-6871 to schedule this service.

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