Bottled Water Rebate

Ayer to offer water bill rebate for consumers who are pregnant or nursing women, infants and people diagnosed with compromised immune systems.

Our water system recently received notification of PFAS6 results showing that our system exceeded the 20 parts per trillion (ppt) PFAS6 Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) drinking water standard during the January – March 2021 compliance period with a quarterly average of 26 ppt. Ayer has installed treatment to remove PFAS at one of our supplies and are constructing a PFAS treatment system at the other water supply location, which should be completed at the end of this year.

The MassDEP has stated that consumers in sensitive subgroups (pregnant or nursing women, infants and people diagnosed by their health care provider to have a compromised immune system) should consider using bottled water when the level of the six PFAS substances, individually or in combination, is above 20 parts-per-trillion (ppt).

The Ayer DPW and Select Board have decided to offer rebates on your water bill to our customers in the sensitive subgroup. This rebate is based on the average cost for purchasing bottled water. If you qualify and submit a completed application, a credit will be added to your water bill each billing cycle. Credits will be as follows:

  • $21 per infant less than one year old in home
  • $57 per pregnant or nursing mother
  • $57 per immune-compromised

For more information, click here or call 978-772-8240.