Water Department and Water Commission

Mission and Responsibilities

The Brewster Water Commission is responsible for ensuring drinking water standards are met and that system revenue covers operations, debt service, and reserves. They are appointed by the Select Board. 

The Brewster Water Department provides customers with safe, high quality drinking water that meets or exceeds U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) drinking water standards. The Department manages the physical infrastructure of the system including water mains, wells, and pumping stations. The Water Superintendent is the professional municipal water supply manager who leads the day to day activities of the Water Department.

Board/Committee Members

NamePositionTerm End
Cynthia BaranChair6/30/2025
Susan Neese-BrownMember6/30/2025
Lemuel SkidmoreMember6/30/2024