The change concerns new water services
Eastham is asking property owners considering public water to act before a new connection fee takes effect. An October 21 town notice says a $1,000 fee will apply to all new water services beginning January 1, 2027, and urges owners to submit an application before that deadline to avoid the additional charge.
The practical distinction is between applying for service and having every part of the physical connection completed. The notice emphasizes submitting the application; it does not spell out a separate completion deadline or the treatment of an incomplete application.
Use the Water Department’s application route
The Water Department page links directly to the online water-connection application and an approved contractor and plumber list. It also identifies the Water Division at 555 Old Orchard Road, with a contact number of 774-801-3244 and posted weekday hours of 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
When contacting the division, have the property address ready and ask what makes an application complete for the fee deadline. Confirm the steps that apply to that property before arranging work. A general announcement cannot resolve the layout, permissions or installation needs of an individual parcel.
Keep the fee separate from the full project cost
The $1,000 figure is the new connection fee named in the notice, rather than a quoted total for installing service. Ask for an itemized explanation of municipal charges and any work an owner must arrange separately.
The notice also mentions a water betterment loan among available assistance options. Owners should request the current eligibility, terms and application requirements directly from the town before relying on assistance. Begin with the official Water Department link below and retain confirmation of the application submitted. No contractor quote, loan approval or property-specific fee determination is established by this article.
