Our Mission

The North Chelmsford Water District is committed to providing residents with a safe reliable supply of high-quality drinking water. Your water is tested using sophisticated equipment and advanced procedures. North Chelmsford Water District meets state and federal standards.

News and Announcements

"Asset Management for Swain Road and Washington Street Water Towers" 

Fall 2018

4.1 Million Gallon Swain Road Water Tower will be drained, the exterior power washed, Paint coatings repaired, Vent replaced, the interior chemically power washed, install a PAX mixer to improve water quality and prevent ice damage.

Spring 2019

1.8 Million Gallon Washington Street Tower will be drained, the exterior power washed, Paint coatings repaired, Vent replace, the interior chemically power washed, disinfected and put back on line.

Fall/Spring 2018/2019

Preliminary drilling of test wells and water quality analyses testing has started for the replacement of Gravel Packed Well Three, the existing Well Three was installed in 1962 and during the cleaning process we learned that the Well has completely failed and cannot be repaired.

Spring 2018

The two Bedrock Wells came on line and are being used daily, the water quality is excelllent and the Sodium and Chloride levels are very low.

Summer 2018

The Richardson Road 2,300 feet 12-inch Water Main replacement was completed and came in 90,000 dollars under budget.

Mandatory Residential ​Meter Replacement Program

The North Chelmsford Water District has begun replacing residential water meters throughout the system. 

• Installations can be performed Monday through Friday from 7:30AM-2:30PM (excluding 12:00 to 12:30PM)
• You select the day and specific time that works best for you- no windows of arrival to deal with
• A typical installation takes approximately 30 minutes

Our service technicians will be going door to door. If you are not home when our technicians stop by we will leave an orange card asking you to make an appointment. Thank you for your cooperation!

Mandatory Commercial Meter Replacement

The North Chelmsford Water District has begun replacing commercial water meters throughout the system. 

• Installations can be performed Monday through Friday from 7:30AM-2:30PM (excluding 12:00 to 12:30PM)
• You select the day and specific time that works best for you- no windows of arrival to deal with
• A typical installation takes approximately 1 hour
• There is a CHARGE to replace your meter. Please refer to the letter sent with your January Water Bill for pricing, or contact the office.

All meters must be upgraded prior to March 31, 2017. Thank you for your cooperation!

Requests for Final Water Meter Readings

Are you moving to a new location or selling your home or business?  Selling your Home or Business Are you selling your home or business? Please contact the District office no later than one week prior to the date of closing so a Final Water Meter reading can be done. When you contact us we will request the following information:

• Date of Closing
• Address of property you are selling
• Buyer's Name
• Closing Attorney's Name, Phone, and Fax numbers

Moving Are you moving to a new location but will still own property within the North Chelmsford Water District bounds? Please remember to contact the office directly with your updated mailing address. We do not receive address updates from the Town of Chelmsford or Town of Tyngsboro. By providing your new mailing address, your bills will reach you in a timely manner helping you to avoid late fees and/or Shut-off Notices.

Summer Water Management Program Effective May 1 through October 15