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Are the town watershed lands connected to drinking water?

April 26, 2017connected drinking water lands town watershed

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Are the town watershed lands connected to drinking water?

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Yes, in fact, the town of Amherst first started protecting land in order to preserve drinking water in the 1940’s. Town owned lands provide a protective buffer around our reservoirs and wells. This buffer helps ensure drinking water quality by filtering rain and ground water.