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H 1073

An Act relative to wastewater treatment and disposal in the town of Sandwich

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Xiarhos

Summary of H 1073: An Act relative to wastewater treatment and disposal in the town of Sandwich OverviewThis bill seeks to address wastewater treatment and disposal issues in the t

Read second and ordered to a third reading
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Bill Summary · H 1073

Summary of H 1073: An Act relative to wastewater treatment and disposal in the town of Sandwich

Overview

This bill seeks to address wastewater treatment and disposal issues in the town of Sandwich, Massachusetts. It would establish a new system and infrastructure for managing wastewater within the town.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes the town of Sandwich to construct, operate, and maintain a municipal wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system
  • Allows the town to acquire, by purchase or eminent domain, any private property, easements, or rights-of-way necessary for the system
  • Permits the town to impose betterment assessments on properties that connect to or benefit from the new wastewater system
  • Enables the town to issue bonds and borrow funds to finance the design, construction, and implementation of the wastewater system
  • Requires the town to develop a comprehensive wastewater management plan, including details on system design, operations, and rates/fees

Affected Parties

  • Residents and businesses in the town of Sandwich that currently rely on septic systems or other private wastewater solutions
  • The town government of Sandwich, which would be responsible for planning, building, and managing the new municipal wastewater system
  • Environmental regulatory agencies, as the bill aims to improve wastewater treatment and reduce the environmental impact of current disposal methods

Timeline and Procedures

  • The bill was introduced in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on February 27, 2025
  • It has currently been read a second time and ordered to a third reading, indicating it is progressing through the legislative process
  • If passed, the town of Sandwich would have authority to begin implementing the new wastewater system, likely over a multi-year timeline to design, construct, and transition the community to the new infrastructure

Overall, this bill represents an effort by the town of Sandwich to modernize its wastewater management practices and address long-standing environmental and public health concerns related to its existing septic systems and disposal methods.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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