Water & Sewer Commission News & Announcements

Annual Hydrant Flushing Taking Place

The Freetown Water & Sewer Commission will be conducting hydrant flushing beginning in April and will continue until all water mains... more ››

Outstanding Performance and Achievement in Consecutive Community System Category

MassDEP Outstanding Performance and Achievement Award

The Freetown Water Commission is honoured to receive the award for "Outstanding Performance and Achievement in Consecutive Community System... more ››

FY23 Outstanding Balances

Attention customers,Accounts with outstanding balances from Fiscal Year 2023 over $10.00 were turned over to the Treasurer's Office in 2nd... more ››

freetown water bleeding program

Freetown Water Bleeding Program 2023

The Freetown Water & Sewer Commission has
installed permanent bleeders in Assonet as
directed by MassDEP.

spring water quality

Spring Water Quality 2023

Concerned about the musty smell of your water in Assonet?

4th quarter billing

FY23 4th Quarter Water Bills

The Freetown Water & Sewer Commission is
currently having 672 water meters replaced by
an outside company using ARPA funding... more ››

Hydrant Flushing Taking Place

The Freetown Water & Sewer Commission will be conducting hydrant flushing beginning in April and could continue through May.  Should... more ››

Upgrade to Water Metering System

Dear Water Customer,

In a continuing effort to improve our water service to you, the Freetown Water & Sewer Commission is... more ››

Braley Road road closure information with detour to Chipaway Road and Chace Road.

MBTA Braley Road Rail Project

On Monday, August 15th, work on infrastructure at Braley Road for the MBTA Rail Project will
begin in the morning.  There may be a... more ››

Water Rate Increase . FY2023

Dear water customer,

The Freetown Water and Sewer Commission purchases water from the City of Fall River for our Assonet... more ››

Water Rates Increase

Dear water customer,

Freetown Water Commission has received the MassDEP 2021 Outstanding Performance and Achievement Award

MassDEP Outstanding Performance and Achievement Award

The Freetown Water Commission is honoured to received the award for "Outstanding Performance and Achievement in Consecutive Community... more ››

FREE testing of well water offered by MassDEP

Have a private well?

The Freetown Water & Sewer Commission does not oversee private wells but we thought this opportunity for those with wells has great... more ››

Billing Rate Change Notice

Dear Freetown Water Customer:

Freetown Water Flushing Program

Annual Flushing Program Begins the Week of April 13, 2020

The Freetown Water & Sewer Commission will begin it's annual flushing of water lines in Assonet beginning the week of April 13, 2020. ... more ››

Assonet Water Smelling Musty?

Concerned about the musty smell of your water in Assonet?

Color, Taste, and Odor: What You Should Know

Common problems with drinking water are grouped into three categories:

Water & Sewer Commission: Cross Connection Control & Prevention

Please see the attached flyer to learn how to avoid and prevent cross connection, which occurs whenever a potable drinking water line is... more ››

Cold Weather Tips from the Water & Sewer Commissioners

Winter is here, and that means cold and windy conditions which can be a problem for water pipes!

In-Person Credit/Debit Card Payments Now Accepted!

The Freetown Water & Sewer Commission is happy to announce that credit/debit card payments can now be made in-person at Town Hall for... more ››