About Seekonk Water District

Our History

In September 1944, the Seekonk Post War Public Works Committee met to discuss post-war projects by municipalities of the Commonwealth. A town water supply was selected as the project of utmost importance, and as a result, a study of the water supply in neighboring communities was initiated.
Engineering firms were contacted to provide a thorough description of the steps necessary to design and implement a town water supply. A formal request to establish and install a public water supply in the Town of Seekonk was accepted by the Committee and sent to the State for approval. The Seekonk Water District was formally recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1946.
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The First 50 Years

April 15, 1946

The first meeting of the Seekonk Water District was held. Money was appropriated to begin installation of the water supply system.
The first meeting of the Seekonk Water District was held. Money was appropriated to begin installation of the water supply system.

1947

The Seekonk Water District was brought online. A water storage tank, along with 27 miles of mains and service connections, were laid to cover the largest populated areas of the Town. As the District grew, additional projects were undertaken to provide adequate service to the Town.
The Seekonk Water District was brought online. A water storage tank, along with 27 miles of mains and service connections, were laid to cover the largest populated areas of the Town. As the District grew, additional projects were undertaken to provide adequate service to the Town.

1961

Voters unanimously approved the building of a second water storage tank.
Voters unanimously approved the building of a second water storage tank.

1966

Voters approved plans to build a new Water District Office on land next to the Junior High School, which is still in use today.
Voters approved plans to build a new Water District Office on land next to the Junior High School, which is still in use today.

1979

Ability to connect with Pawtucket Water was established for emergencies.
Ability to connect with Pawtucket Water was established for emergencies.

1986

Voters approved to construct the District’s fifth well and pump station.
Voters approved to construct the District’s fifth well and pump station.

1988

A computer billing system was implemented. The impressive growth of the District led to the creation of a comprehensive Master Plan.
A computer billing system was implemented. The impressive growth of the District led to the creation of a comprehensive Master Plan.

1992

Phase I of the Master Plan, a four year construction program, was adopted. During this phase of the Master Plan, the third water storage tank was built.
Phase I of the Master Plan, a four year construction program, was adopted. During this phase of the Master Plan, the third water storage tank was built.

Water District Treatment Plant

Water District Treatment Plant
At its dedication on April 22, 2001 it was:
  • The largest ultra filtration immersed membrane treatment facility in the US, specifically designed for the removal of iron and manganese.
  • The first facility of its type in Massachusetts.
  • The first facility of this type to re-use the bleed (backwash) water to increase plant recovery and optimization.