Should Windham Fund a Water Supply Study?

As Windham Selectmen remain divided on a potential water supply study that could cost the town $35,000 upfront but potentially save thousands down the road, the issue may end up on the 2014 Town Meeting Warrant.

According to the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, Al Letizio, Jr. and Phil LoChiatto are in favor of the study and may support a petition drive to create an article on the upcoming Warrant.

The Windham Economic Development Committee recently published the following statement in support of the initiative on Windham Patch:

Windham’s neighboring Towns of Hudson, Derry and Salem have municipal water.  The Water Supply Study being discussed currently by Selectmen would investigate the feasibility of an interconnection with one or more of these towns as a source of water. 

The most likely candidates are Hudson and Derry.   Where does their water actually come from?  Hudson sources from the Merrimack River and Derry sources from Lake Massabesic.  Once withdrawn, the water passes through a treatment facility and is piped to customers.

One other short term source of water may exist right here in Town.   A series of test wells have been drilled in and around the center of Windham, on various parcels of land.   The study would look at the feasibility of withdrawing and distributing water from these wells. 

The Windham Economic Development Committee – Keeping you informed and remaining dedicated to enhancing the vitality of the local economy to balance the tax base for all Windham residents. Visit us on line at:www.windhamnewhampshire.com/committees/economic-development-committee

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