Reports & Documents
Town of Barnstable Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Annual Update
In accordance with the Town of Barnstable’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) 208 Plan Consistency Determination, the Town is required to submit an annual plan update.
The CWMP Annual Report includes a fiscal year implementation summary, outreach and engagement efforts, a financial plan update, and more. Additionally, each year the Town is required to submit a variety of data sources to the Cape Cod Commission including but not limited to sewer connection data, building permit data, groundwater discharge permits, water use and water quality data.
Town of Barnstable Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
The entire Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) is available in PDF form, including the Single Environmental Impact Report (November 2020), Expanded Environmental Notification Form Submittal (January 2020), and relevant certifications.
Town of Barnstable Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
CWMP / Single Environmental Impact Report
- Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan / Single Environmental Impact Report (Volume 1, November 2020)
- Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan / Single Environmental Impact Report (Volume 2, Appendices, November 2020)
- Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Special Review Procedures (November 2020)
- Certificate of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs on the Single Environmental Impact report (December 2020)
- Certificate of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Establishing a Special Review Procedure (January 2021)
Town of Barnstable Homeowner’s Sewer Connection Guide
The Homeowner’s Sewer Connection Guide was developed by the Barnstable Department of Public Works to help homeowners prepare for connection to the Town’s municipal sewer system.
This detailed overview will walk you through the step by step process for connecting to sewer, including important considerations and financial responsibility. Click on the image to the right or the link below to download your copy.
Town of Barnstable Homeowner’s Sewer Connection Guide
Related Resources
Sewer Ordinance
The Sewer Assessment Ordinance received a First Reading via the Barnstable Town Council on April 15, 2021. A subsequent, Special Town Council Meeting was then held on April 29, 2021, followed by the Public Hearing and formal vote. The Sewer Assessment Ordinance received a vote of approval on May 20, 2021.
Cape Cod 208 Plan
The Cape Cod 208 Plan Update provides a path forward for restoration of the coastal waters that define this iconic region. Since the Plan’s approval in 2015, the region has seen many successes, but action is still needed to achieve the goals of nitrogen reduction and improved water quality Cape wide.
Cape Cod Water Quality Data
The Town of Barnstable’s embayment monitoring data is provided directly to the Cape Cod Commission, per the requirements associated with our 208 Plan Consistency Determination. The Cape Cod Commission then integrates the data into the Cape Cod Water Quality Data Portal, for public viewing.