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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
Summary of 2014 Revisions to the Water Management Act Regulations 310 CMR 36.00, Open PDF file, 82.61 KB (English, PDF 82.61 KB)
Petition to Amend the Water Management Act Regulations, Open PDF file, 212.52 KB (English, PDF 212.52 KB)
Comprehensive Review of Revised Water Management Act Permit Requirements

Policies

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

Safe Yield

Summary of Safe Yield Values for the 27 Major River Basins in Massachusetts, Open PDF file, 211.65 KB (English, 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, Open PDF file, 346.31 KB (English, PDF 346.31 KB)
Water Resources Commission Policies

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