Sewer and water crews answer calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year. Please don't hesitate to call the Sewer and Water Departments
with a question or problem. Remember the off-hours telephone
number listed above is for emergencies only!
WATER
The Town of Barre water system is operated by several
certified operators in an effort to provide users with safe drinkable
water at all times. System operators' duties are:
- Regular testing of the water for contaminants (See
Water Quality Report)
- Daily checks of the system for operational problems
- Flushing of hydrants during the Spring and Fall
- Reading of Water meters quarterly (See
Clerk's Office - Utility Billing)
- Maintenance of the water system infrastructure including pumping
stations, wells, and pipes.
- Meeting Federal and State requirements as needed.
The homeowner is responsible for the maintenance of water/service
lateral that comes from the main water line to the house, which
often times can be on the other side of the road.
The Town of Barre water system provides water to approximately
450 customers in East Barre, Lower Websterville, and the Countryside
section of town. The current rate charged is a base rate ($30.00
per quarter) plus your water usage ($.003517 per gallon). If a
househould were to use 1000 gallons of water in a quarter you
would be billed the base rate ($30.00) plus the cost of the water
(1000 gallons x $.003517 = $3.50) for a total of $33.50 for the
quarter.
Several other water systems serve different areas of town (GIS
Mapping System). These water systems are often called Fire Districts
- they are completely autonomous from the town and are separate
government entities. If you live in one of these Fire Districts,
or on the City of Barre's water system you will receive your water
bills from these entities, not Barre Town. The other water system
operators are also responsible for the maintenance and general
upkeep to their systems. Any questions should be referred to the
proper authority in your specific District.
- Websterville Fire District #3 (Upper Websterville receives
water from the Fire District)
- Graniteville Fire District #4 (Upper & Lower Graniteville
receives water from the Fire District)
- Deep Rock Fire District (Sunnyside Drive, East Cobble Hill
Road & Taplin Road receive water from the Fire District.)
Some areas of Barre Town are on the City of Barre's water system:
- South Barre Fire District #2 (Route 14/South Barre Road);
- Richardson Road area;
- Route 14/East Moneplier Road area;
- Cassie Street area;
- Camp Street area;
- Trow Hill area (formerly Trow Hill Fire District);
- Tamarack Lane area (formerly Tamarack Fire District).
Birchwood Park Drive, Birchwood East and Perry Road are serviced
by a private community water system.
Waterline connection/extension details should be presented to
the Zoning Department or the Town Engineer's office. For a fee
schedule associated with waterline connections, please see Permit
Fees. There is a $500 connection fee to tap into the Town's
water system, plus a $7.00 permit recording fee. Check with the
Zoning Department or
Town Engineer's Office for permit need and accessiblity issues.
Sewer
The Town sewer system facilitates the needs of customers
in many sections of Town (GIS Mapping System). All sewage goes
to a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Barre City, where the town
has purchased a large allocation of the treatment capacity. Barre
Town conducts regular maintenance of the town's sewer system,
which includes flushing sewer mains and cleaning manholes. The
Town and the City jointly purchased a flusher/vacuum truck to
regularly flush sewer mains to prevent blockages.
In the event of a sewer backup or sluggish disposal,
please don't remove a sewer cleanout cap. Beware this could cause
a MESS!! Don't hesitate to call the town at the numbers listed
above in the case of an emergency. The homeowner is responsible
for the maintenance of the sewer/service lateral line that comes
from the main sewer line to the house, which often times can
be on the other side of the road.
The sewer rate is a flat fee of $200 (no
sewer bond included) per year for each unit billed. Payments
are due in February of August. This fee is not tax deductible.
Connection availability questions should be directed to the Planning/Zoning
Department or the Town Engineer's Office. To review the fee
schedule associated with sewer connections, see Permit
Fees. The connection fee is $1500 plus a $7.00 recording fee
once all appropriate permitting is completed.
If your house is not on the Town's sewer system
you are required to have an on-site septic system. This type of
system requires a permit if you are building or new home or replacing
an existing system. For futher details call the Planning/Zoning
Department or the Engineer's Office. (See
Permit Fees)
