FAQ
There is a proposal to extend the South Acton sewer to approximately 200 properties in West Acton. Sewage from West Acton would be pumped to a treatment facility in South Acton. This proposal is scheduled to come to a vote at Town Meeting on December 10, 2019.
Sewers would be much more expensive than septic systems for West Acton homeowners. Use the Calculator to see what your costs would be.
Yes. See examples of development enabled by Acton's sewers here.
No. In fact, sewer fees are more likely to increase if the sewer is extended to West Acton.
No. On average, septic systems in West Acton fail Title V inspections less frequently than average in Acton. Read more...
No. According to data from the Acton Health Department, markers of septic discharge in surface and ground water are lower in West Acton than surrounding areas.
No. If you live in the proposed sewer district, you will be charged a betterment fee of $34,000 - $39,000, regardless of whether or not you use the sewer. Moreover, when your septic system fails, you will be required to hook up to the the sewer at an additional cost of ~$5,000 and then will have to start paying sewer usage fees averaging $730 per year. Therefore, we recommend coming to Town Meeting on Dec. 10, 2019, voicing your concerns and voting No to this proposal.
After speaking with town officials, residents, soil and water scientists and wastewater professionals, the Friends of West Acton has assembled a set of recommendations for residents and the Town.
