Alongside my legislative colleagues, local officials, and Quabbin region residents, I testified before the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission in Belchertown to urge the Commission to reject the MWRA’s application to withdraw an additional 20 million gallons of water per day from the Quabbin Reservoir.
Our communities have sacrificed enormously to provide clean, reliable Quabbin drinking water to millions across the state, all while not receiving a single drop for themselves. These stewards continue to host and protect this invaluable resource, and they deserve transparency and a meaningful voice in decisions about its future.
The MWRA is asking for an absorbent increase in additional withdrawals without identifying where the water would go, who would receive it, or what demonstrated need justifies the transfer.
We need and deserve the full picture before even considering this request. Working together with my legislative partners, I will continue to stop this application while pursing stronger protections, fairer investment, and a greater voice for Quabbin communities through our legislative work.
There is still time to be heard. You can continue to submit written comments to Vanessa.Curran@mass.gov until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7.
