Oct 29, 2025 | Drinking Water, PFAS, Press Releases
The Town of Barnstable, joined by public officials and community partners, broke ground on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, on the Straightway Water Treatment Facility Project – a major investment in the municipally owned Hyannis Water System that will strengthen the...
Oct 16, 2025 | Drinking Water, Press Releases
Starting Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Town of Barnstable’s Contractor, Daniel O’Connell’s Sons (DOC), will begin mobilizing within the vicinity of 228 Straightway, Hyannis, in preparation for the construction of the new Straightway Water Treatment Facility. Work...
Aug 20, 2025 | Drinking Water, Press Releases
At its regularly scheduled public meeting on August 19, 2025, the Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board determined that a potential water shortage exists. This decision follows the State of Massachusetts’ Level 2 Significant Drought declaration for the Cape Cod...
Jun 5, 2025 | Drinking Water, News & Updates, PFAS, Press Releases
The Town of Barnstable invites interested individuals to attend an informational meeting to discuss how the Hyannis Water System is addressing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in its water supply. The informational session will be held:...
Feb 27, 2024 | Drinking Water, Press Releases, Water Quality
The Town of Barnstable invites interested individuals to tune into a Special Town Council Meeting dedicated to providing comprehensive education regarding our community’s drinking water resources. The Water Resource Protection Workshop will be held virtually on...
Feb 22, 2024 | Drinking Water, News & Updates, Water Quality
Barnstable Public Works Director, Dan Santos, P.E., introduces viewers to the basics of groundwater, which is a very important resource to us here on Cape Cod, and in particular the Town of Barnstable. As a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of Massachusetts,...
