Planning for Resilient Water Supply

The Old Colony Regional Water Plan is a coordinated, long-term strategy to help communities in the Old Colony region ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable water resources through collaborative planning, investment, and stewardship.

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About this Project

Water is essential to our health, homes, environment, and economy. In the Old Colony region, safe and reliable water supports everything from daily life to housing, agriculture, and business development. But pressures on our water system are growing—aging infrastructure, PFAS contamination, and ecological stress all demand a coordinated response.

The Old Colony Regional Water Plan is that response. Developed through over a year of collaboration with 17 municipalities, representatives, water suppliers, environmental groups, and residents, the plan outlines both immediate actions and long-term strategies to secure our region’s water future.

It addresses urgent needs, such as PFAS treatment and new wells, and looks ahead to regional solutions, including desalinated water, MWRA connections, and drought coordination. The plan emphasizes flexibility and collaboration, reflecting our shared commitment to building a resilient and economically vibrant future.

What’s Next?

The final plan was released in July 2025. Over the next ten years, OCPC and partners will work to implement the plan’s recommendations.

We’ve already been collaborating to develop and seek funding for municipal-level projects identified in the plan, such as emergency water supply connections. Regional collaboration on agricultural water issues continues through the Plymouth County Resilient Food System project. Additionally, we’re working to establish a standing Water Resources Committee for the region to help track progress, coordinate funding, and support local efforts.

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