Recently many Belmont residents have received a letter from HomeServe USA Repair Management Corp. indicating that they are not covered by Water Service Line Coverage from HomeServe.
HomeServe is a legitimate company and is sending letters out to residents in the Boston area to offer an “insurance policy” in case of a water service line failure. The Water Division repairs all water service line failures from the water main to the property line at no cost to the property owner. The property owners however, are responsible for any repairs to their service line if the event of a service line failure. The Water Division currently offers service line repairs at a minimal cost to the property owner if a service line failure occurs. These repairs are for residential properties only. Any repairs to commercial property water services are the sole responsibility of the property owner. The Water Division upon request will provide a list of approved water line repair
contractors. If you have any questions regarding these letters please call the Water Division at 617-993-2700.
Water Main Construction Update:
TOWN OF BELMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – WATER DIVISION
FRANCIS ST, GODEN ST, AND LESLIE RD WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
The Belmont Department of Public Works – Water Division’s Capital Improvement Program for Francis Street, Goden Street and Leslie Road has been completed. Construction of the water main improvements on Upland Road will begin in the spring of 2012. The Belmont Center business district water main improvements are currently under design and construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2012. We regret any inconvenience and thank you for your patience during this important this important improvement program. If you have any questions or comments, please call the Water Division office during normal business hours (Mon-Fri. 8am - 4pm) at 617-993-2700.
After Hours Emergency / Phone Number: 617-484-3977
The Department of Public Works / Water Division is responsible for the distribution of potable water to all properties in Town, all water is purchased from the MWRA. The Water Division maintains the water distribution system, performs all routine and emergency repairs, manages a substantial Water Main Replacement Program and Water Meter Modernization Program. The Water Division is operated as an Enterprise Fund to support services; all functions are funded by user fees not property taxes.
The Water Division is governed by a three-member appointed Water Advisory Board who serve three year terms. Daily operational routines are detailed to the Water Superintendent and staff.
The current water rate is $5.35 per 100 cubic feet of water up to 3,000 cubic feet, over 3,000 cubic feet the rate is $6.15 per 100 cubic feet and there is a minimum $16.93 service charge per quarter for a 5/8 meter (there is a price increase for larger meters). Billing questions should be directed to 617-993-2700 Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Payments can be made in cash or check to the Town of Belmont at the Town Treasurer's office located at 19 Moore Street in Belmont or at the Belmont Municipal Light Department located at 40 Prince Street in Belmont.
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