(Updated on 1/30/08)
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What Is It
An innovative project created by Concord Public Works and funded in part by the Massachusetts Environmental Trust to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation and provide an extra incentive for water customers to become more water-efficient. |
Who Can Join
Any Concord-based organization that can enlist twenty Concord water account holders interested in saving water. Examples of eligible organizations include local Boy/Girl Scout troops, service organizations, parent-teacher groups, youth sports associations, and neighborhood associations.
Concord Public Works will help participants learn how to conserve water by offering workshops, water-use audits, toilet replacement rebates and more.
Not part of a group but want to participate? Don’t worry; we will match you up with an existing team.
Want to help but not interested in joining a team? You may be able to “donate” your $100 toilet replacement rebate to a participating organization. Call 978-318-3259 to find out more.
How the Program Works
Each team’s aggregate water use will be tracked from May through October 2008 and compared with the team’s three-year average of water use from a similar period. Every percentage point reduction of water use during May through October will earn the group $2 per team member.
For example, a 20-member team reducing its water use by 10% will earn $400. If it reduces its water use by 15% it will earn $600. In addition, eligible team members can “donate” their $100 toilet rebates to the team.
Groups can either keep the funds they earn or designate another local organization as a beneficiary. For example, a neighborhood association can raise funds on behalf of a food pantry.
Everybody wins! The more you conserve the more you earn for your group– and you’ll save on water bills too!
Why You Should Join
• Earn funds for a worthwhile cause
• Lower your water bills
• Preserve drinking water resources
• Protect the health of Concord’s wetlands and waterways
Community Conservation Challenge Forms and Materials
Concord Public Works
Water and Sewer Division
135 Keyes Road
Concord, MA 01742
978-318-3250
 To find out more about the Massachusetts Environmental Trust and how you can help protect the environment by buying a license plate click here
To find out more about the Community Conservation Challenge, contact Joanne Bissetta at 978-318-3259, or joanneb@concordma.gov
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