Palmer Water District #1
The Palmer Water District # 1 will be conducting a System Flush during the weeks of April 18th through May 21st.
Dirty Water may be experienced periodically throughout these weeks in the entire District during the day and evening hours. This is a highly beneficial and mandatory program for public water systems. It ensures our water quality is at its best and allows us to test our hydrants and mainline valves. We apologize for any reduction in pressure or discolored water that this may cause. The discolored water may not be aesthetically pleasing, but it will be temporary, and it is not harmful, however we do advise you to take precautions regarding your laundry routine. If you have a booster pump installed on your water service, we highly recommend that you shut it off during our flushing hours.
We schedule these flushing events in the Spring and Fall to keep the system running efficiently.
We also do this when there are disturbances to clear the lines.
If you have any questions, please call our office at 413-283-8411.
Water Main Flushing - Fact Sheet - FAQ for Consumers (mass.gov)
This will give you some information on why this is done and how it helps.
To help you plan accordingly, the following represents the anticipated flushing schedule and location.
Please check back often as this schedule can and will change daily!
April 24, 2024, from 7am-6pm Reservoir St., Breckenridge St., Pinney St., George St., Park St., Cabot St., and Alden St.
April 25, 2024, from 7am-6pm Allen St., Emelda St., Geraldine St., Winthrop St., and Cherry St. Blanchard St., and Park St.
April 26, 2024, from 7am-6pm Fox St., South Main St., Chestnut St., Strong St., and Riverview St.
Please check back daily as this list may change. updated 4/24/24
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Palmer Fire District No.1 Water Department
Water Usage Rates
Effective July 1, 2023 The minimum monthly charge is $30.53. |
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| Monthly Usage: | Water Rate: |
| 0 to 434 cubic feet | $70.35 per thousand cubic feet |
| 435 cubic feet and up | $77.62 per thousand cubic feet |
Notice to customers from the Palmer Board of Water Commissioners
Effective July 1, 2022
There will be a meter charge on your monthly statement.
The meter charge correlates with the meter size on the property.
5/8" & 3/4" Meter Size = $1.50 Monthly
1" Meter Size = $3.00 Monthly
1-1/2" Meter Size = $4.50 Monthly
2" Meter Size = $6.50 Monthly
3" Meter Size = $8.25 Monthly
Accounts are billed monthly and are due by the second to last business day of the month. Payments must be received by the due date. Postmarks are not accepted as receipt dates to avoid late fees.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Please be aware that as of July 1, 2014, CASH IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED.
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Checks or money orders should be made payable to "Palmer Water District #1."
Payments may be dropped through the office's mail slot after hours.
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When paying by YOUR bank's "on-line" service, please be aware that Palmer Water Department is sent a paper check. It may take up to a week until the payment is received in our office.
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If you wish to pay your bill online, please click on the following link:
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- Under the "Vendor/Municipalities" heading, click on the down arrow and scroll down to
- "Palmer Fire & Water District #1".
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(The Water Departments for Three Rivers, Thorndike, and Bondsville do not use UniPay)
Click "submit" in order to begin the payment process.
Please verify service address and account number is correct. If your account has a decimal it needs to be added.
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MasterCard, Discover and American Express are also accepted in the office during business hours. Bank processing fees apply.
Real Estate Transfers
All requests for final water bills for real estate transfers should be made to the Business Office at 413-283-8411 or by email. (achesnes@palmerwaterdistrict.org and businessoffice@palmerwaterdistrict.org)
We have attached a property transfer request form at the bottom of this page.
Please note sewer is billed through the Tax Collector's office.
Tax Collector 413-283-2601- cbaldyga@townofpalmer.com or slamothe@townofpalmer.com