WaterResources@Barnstable.gov
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • TRANSLATIONS
  • BEACH STATUS UPDATES
  • TRAFFIC ADVISORIES
  • NEWS
  • ABOUT
    • CONNECT
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • LEARN MORE
      • Glossary
      • Video Library
      • Watershed Maps
Barnstable Water Resources
  • PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
    • CWMP
    • Sewer Expansion Projects
    • Water Pollution Control Facility Upgrades
    • Alternative Technology
    • CWMP Ad Hoc Committee
  • SEWER CONNECTION
    • Connection Process
    • Anticipated Costs
    • Financial Resources
    • For Contractors
  • WATER QUALITY MONITORING
    • Embayment Monitoring
    • Freshwater Ponds & Lakes Monitoring
    • Cyanobacteria Monitoring
  • DRINKING WATER
  • COASTAL RESILIENCY
  • FAQs
  • REPORTS & DOCUMENTS
Select Page
Cape Cod Region Returns to Level 2 Drought Status; Non-Essential Outdoor Water Usage Restrictions in Place

Cape Cod Region Returns to Level 2 Drought Status; Non-Essential Outdoor Water Usage Restrictions in Place

Jun 18, 2026 | Drinking Water, News & Updates, Press Releases

*Please note: The above Massachusetts Drought Status Map was issued on June 9, 2026. This map and related drought status remains in effect until the next State-issued delcaration. Declarations are issued as conditions dictate. For a real-time look at current drought...
Cape Cod Drought Status Improved; Outdoor Water Restrictions Eased for Hyannis Water System Customers

Cape Cod Drought Status Improved; Outdoor Water Restrictions Eased for Hyannis Water System Customers

May 27, 2026 | Drinking Water, News & Updates, Press Releases

*Please note: The above Massachusetts Drought Status Map was issued on May 22, 2026. This map and related drought status remains in effect until the next State-issued delcaration. Declarations are issued as conditions dictate. For a real-time look at current drought...
Why Water Conservation Matters Right Now — Even After the Snow and Rain

Why Water Conservation Matters Right Now — Even After the Snow and Rain

Mar 23, 2026 | Blog, Drinking Water, News & Updates, Press Releases

If you’ve looked outside recently, you might be wondering: Are we really in a drought? It’s a fair question. Between recent rain and February’s blizzard, it can feel like water shouldn’t be a concern right now. But the reality is Cape Cod is currently in a Level 2...
Town of Barnstable Breaks Ground on New Straightway Water Treatment Facility

Town of Barnstable Breaks Ground on New Straightway Water Treatment Facility

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...
Construction to Begin on the New Straightway Water Treatment Facility

Construction to Begin on the New Straightway Water Treatment Facility

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...
« Older Entries

NEWS & UPDATES

  • August 8, 2026 | Keyes (Sea Street) Beach Re-Opened to Swimming
  • August 5, 2026 | Keyes (Sea Street) Beach Closed to Swimming
  • August 5, 2026 | Pet Advisory Removed from Long Pond, Marstons Mills
  • Why We Monitor Barnstable’s Embayments Every Summer
  • July 28, 2026 | Pet Advisory Removed from Hamblin Pond (Marstons Mills), Shubael Pond (Marstons Mills), Hinckley Pond (Barnstable)

Categories

  • Beach Water Quality Updates
  • Blog
  • CWMP Updates
  • Cyanobacteria
  • Drinking Water
  • E. coli
  • Fresh Water Ponds & Lakes
  • MS4
  • News & Updates
  • PFAS
  • Press Releases
  • Septic Systems
  • Sewer Construction
  • Stormwater
  • Traffic Advisories
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • Water Quality

Resources

  • Cape Cod Commission Section 208 Plan
  • 208 Implementation Reports
  • Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund
  • Massachusetts Estuary Project (MEP)
  • Total Maximum Daily Loads by Watershed
  • Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
  • Septic Systems & Title 5
  • Barnstable Clean Water Coalition
  • Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC)
  • United States Environmental Protection Agency

Quick Links

  • Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
  • Phase 1 Sewer Expansion Projects
  • Alternative Technology
  • CWMP Ad Hoc Committee
  • CWMP Property Look-Up Map
  • Sewer Connection
  • Property Owner Costs
  • Financial Resources
  • Contractor Information
  • Water Quality Monitoring
  • Drinking Water
  • Coastal Resiliency Projects
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Newsroom
  • Reports & Documents
  • Beach Status Updates
  • Traffic Advisories
  • Learn More
  • Contact Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress