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Warrant would authorize purchase, upgrades to West Swansea water system; backers cite 40% forgivable funding and hydrant needs
Summary
Supporters told voters the town should buy and upgrade the West Swansea Water Company system to provide reliable water for fire protection and to enable commercial development along Route 10; engineers estimated up to $6 million for purchase and upgrades and supporters cited a 40% forgivable loan program.
A warrant article asking voters to authorize up to $6.4 million to purchase and upgrade the West Swansea Water Company system drew sustained discussion March 4, with proponents arguing the purchase is necessary to support fire protection, to add hydrants and to enable commercial and multifamily development along Route 10.
Speakers at the forum described the system’s condition and capacity: existing wells reportedly produce 350 gallons per minute (gpm) for each of two older pumps, and a larger third well — not yet commissioned by the state — was…
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