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MassDEP Water Management Act Laws, Regulations, Policies, and Guidance

These laws and regulations govern sustainable management of the Commonwealth's water resources, including safe yield values.
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The Water Management Act

Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 21G 

Water Management Act Regulations

310 CMR 36.00: Water Management Act Regulations 
A Summary of the Revisions to the Water Management Act Regulations 310 CMR 36.00 (PDF 82.61 KB)
Comprehensive Review of Revised Water Management Act Permit Requirements (PDF 2.16 MB)
Petition to Amend the Water Management Act Regulations (PDF 212.52 KB)

Policies

Salt Water Withdrawals 
Golf Course Water Use Policy (PDF 30.71 KB)
Massachusetts Water Policy (2004) (PDF 1.16 MB)

Safe Yield

Summary of Safe Yield Values for the 27 Major River Basins in Massachusetts (PDF 211.65 KB)

Massachusetts Water Resources Commission

The Interbasin Transfer Act 
Massachusetts Water Conservation Standards 
Water Resources Commission Policy on Water Needs Forecasts for Public Water Suppliers (PDF 346.31 KB)
Water Resources Commission Policies 
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