Water
Truro's 11 Million Dollar Gamble
Amy & Ian explain the new Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP), and the impact it will likely have on Truro residents and taxpayers. Can risky prototype tech save Truro from a 1,500 kilogram Nitrogen Crisis.
The Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) for the Town of Truro focuses primarily on nitrogen load reduction in its three coastal watersheds: Wellfleet Harbor, East Harbor (Provincetown Harbor), and Pamet River. The documents outline the need for nitrogen management due to existing Total Maximum Daily Loads and impaired water quality, detailing an Alternatives Screening Analysis of various management strategies, including conventional and innovative/alternative (I/A) nitrogen-reducing septic systems, permeable reactive barriers, and cluster wastewater treatment systems.
Water Allocations for Walsh
Ptown SB discussion about Truro requesting a water allocation for the Walsh project
Water & Sewer Board Meeting
Provincetown Water and Sewer Board Recommends 9,900 GPD Allocation for Truro’s Walsh Property Housing Development
The Provincetown Water and Sewer Board discussed Truro's request for 9,900 gallons per day to support the first phase of the Walsh property housing project. While staff recommended requiring detailed wastewater and groundwater impact studies prior to approval to protect the North Union well field, Truro officials argued that securing the allocation is immediately necessary to issue a developer RFP. The Board voted to recommend the allocation to the Select Board while maintaining technical oversight.
Exploring Truro's Water Limitations
This 8 minute Amy & Ian podcast-style exploration is a synopsis of the hour-long joint Select Board meeting of Truro and Provincetown.
Water Allocations for Walsh
SB discussion about Truro requesting a water allocation from Provincetown for the Walsh project
Water Resources Report
Regular update on water resources by Emily Beebe, Health Agent
Candidate's Night
Held at the Community Center
-- excerpts are edited for brevity (<20 seconds) and clarity. To watch the full recording of Candidate's Night, please click here
Extensive water infrastructure or well-based systems?