Great Barrington Fire District Water Department

08/27/2026

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND MOTORISTS
The Great Barrington Fire District Water Department is installing a new water main on East Street.
Beginning Monday, August 31, 2026, East Street will be CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC and open only to emergency vehicles and residents who live in the affected area.
Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the East Street area and use alternate routes while this important work is underway.
Please use caution around construction crews and equipment and allow additional travel time.
We appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding as we work to improve our community’s water system.
~Great Barrington Fire District Water Department

07/29/2026

Flood Watch / Localized Flooding Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Berkshire County, including the Town of Great Barrington, through 5:45 PM today (Wednesday).

Heavy rainfall has already resulted in 1 to 2 inches of rain, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible this afternoon. Flooding is occurring or is expected in low-lying areas, along small streams and creeks, and in locations with poor drainage.

Residents are urged to:

Avoid driving through flooded roadways. Even shallow moving water can be dangerous, and road conditions beneath the water may be compromised.
Use caution when traveling, as ponding of water and reduced visibility are expected.
Stay away from swollen streams, drainage channels, and other rapidly moving water.
Monitor local weather conditions and be prepared for changing conditions throughout the afternoon.
Town departments are monitoring conditions and will respond to any reported roadway or public infrastructure concerns as needed.

To report flooding on a Town roadway or other municipal concern, please contact 413-528-0306 (press 3 for Dispatch). For life threatening emergencies, always call 911.

Stay safe and use caution while traveling today.

06/11/2026

There is a water main break on State Rd in the vicinity of Sunoco Gas Station/ Belcher Square. Traffic is down to one lane. If you can avoid this area, please do so. 
The water department is on site actively working on resolving the situation. Thank you for your patience.

05/12/2026

Notice to Great Barrington Residents: Starting Tuesday, May 19th, East Street will be impacted by a water main replacement project. Please use alternate routes and plan for traffic delays and detours. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to work to enhance the district's water system.

04/13/2026

Great Barrington Fire District Announces First Quarter Water Bills and Annual Water Quality Report

The Great Barrington Fire District Water Department will mail first quarter water bills to customers on April 15th.

Enclosed with this mailing will be the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report, which provides important information about local water quality.

Additional copies of the report are available at the Great Barrington Fire District office, located at 17 East Street. Residents may also request a copy by calling 413-528-0133. The report can be viewed online at the district’s website: greatbarringtonwater.org.

For further information, please contact the Great Barrington Fire District office.

04/13/2026

LEGAL NOTICE

GREAT BARRINGTON FIRE DISTRICT
WATER DEPARTMENT

INVITATION TO BID

The Great Barrington Fire District, acting through the Prudential Committee, invites sealed bids from qualified contractors to furnish operator/laborers and heavy equipment necessary to provide various emergency water system maintenance services for FY 2027. Specifications are outlined on the Bid Proposal forms that may be obtained at the Fire District office at 17 East Street in Great Barrington during office hours Monday – Thursday 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sealed bids are due at the Great Barrington Fire District office by 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The Great Barrington Fire District’s Prudential Committee is the awarding authority and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive minor informalities and irregularities in any bid, to make an award in any manner consistent with the Massachusetts General Laws and deemed to be in the best interest of the Great Barrington Fire District Water Department.

04/03/2026

STREETS EFFECTED - STATE ROAD, NORTH STREET, AVERY LANE AND MECHANIC STREET.
The Great Barrington Fire District Water Department is repairing a water main break. You will experience a period of no water at your property. This temporary interruption in service will be as brief as possible. We apologize for the short notice. This is an emergency repair to a broken line.

Also note that after the water is restored, you may experience some discoloration to your water. We recommend that you let the water run a little to clear any air that may be in the line. Do this before flushing toilets or operating washing machines and dishwashers.

We at the Great Barrington Fire District Water Department are committed to providing the best possible service for our customers. We will work diligently so that this is not much of an inconvenience.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation and understanding.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 413-528-0133.

03/23/2026

03/23/2026

In our continuous effort to deliver the highest quality of water, the Great Barrington Fire District Water Department will be conducting its annual Spring fire hydrant flushing during the month of April between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. This procedure is necessary to remove sediment build-up from the water mains and to ensure fire hydrants are in good working order in case of an emergency.

During the hydrant flushing you may experience a discoloration of the Water in your home or business. We recommend users run the tap for several minutes, and it will clear up. The water is safe to drink.

If you have any questions about the fire hydrant flushing program, please contact the Great Barrington Fire District Water Department at 413-528-0133.