Duxbury Water Quality

Understand the threats to water quality in Duxbury, and learn what you can do to help mitigate them. Sponsored by the Duxbury Bay Management Commission and The Town of Duxbury.

Our Purpose

In our community, water isn’t just a resource; it’s woven into the fabric of our daily lives. From cherished recreational activities to sustaining vital industries like oyster farming and fishing, to meeting our fundamental needs, water plays a central role. By championing and safeguarding excellent water quality, we not only enhance our environment and public health but also ensure the preservation of this invaluable resource for generations to come.

Threats to Water Quality in Duxbury

Learn how excess nutrients and chemical pollutants find their way to our cherished water supply creating serious risks to aquaculture, agriculture and human life.

What You Can Do to Help

As a business owner or home owner in Duxbury, there are specific measures you can take to limit risks to water safety in our community. From following fertilizer best practices at home to choosing a landscaper who is committed to responsible fertilization programs, to maintaining the integrity of your septic system; we’ve outlined some steps you can take to be an agent of change.

Community Efforts

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Well Water

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Duxbury Beach

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Town Water Supply

Additional Resources

duxburysafewater.org

The Duxbury Safe Water Committee was formed in 2021 to promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents living in the the town of Duxbury and other municipalities in MA, by ensuring the safety and reliability of the public drinking water supply.

Town of Duxbury

PFAS Information and links for more information about drinking water and well water.