Water System

The Bridgehaven Water System consists of two wells located at 115 Robin Lane. Both wells are 400 feet deep. Well number one (the primary well) can pump 254 gallons per minute. Well number two (45 feet to the south of well number one) is the standby well and can pump 55 gallons per minute. Both wells feed our storage tanks with a capacity of 252,000 gallons. As the water enters the top of the tank it is aerated thru three sprinkler heads.

This enables the natural occurring hydrogen sulfide gas to leach out of the water (sulfur smell). This is the only treatment of our water. Occasionally it is necessary to disinfect the system with chorine when a bacteria event occurs.

The water is delivered from the tank to the community thru approximately 6.5 miles of water mains (two to eight inches in diameter). Our water service area runs from Admirals Row south to the 90-degree turn in Thorndyke Rd. and from the marina south to the end of South Point Rd. Currently, our system serves 235 homes with a population of approximately 500 people.

The water is tested twice each month for bacteria. If bacteria detected, further tests are required. Other tests are required periodically by state and federal regulations.

The manager is required to issue a report to all customers every June stating all water sampling and results done the previous year. This is usually combined with the annual BRIDGEHAVEN WATER WAYS newsletter.

Current Water Utility Commissioners: Bill Bryant, Kyle Chase, and Jess Morris.
Water Utility Manager: Jose Escalera.

Pressure Reducing Valves

Bridgehaven has 2 water towers holding 252,000 gallons located on the highest point of Robin Lane. This results in substantial pressure at the mid level (Peabody, Dickey, Maxview, Blue Jay) and spit level areas. As a reminder, homeowners should have in place pressure reducing valves between the water meter and the residence to minimize the possibility of damage in the event of a sudden pressure increase. The valves can be found at any of the big box stores such as Lowe’s/Home Depot. The prices range anywhere from $75-$200 per valve. There will be other fittings needed for installation. All installations will need to be on the customer side of the meter. Yes, there will be excavation needed between the meter and the house, which is where it is recommended it be placed. Any certified plumber can install them, however not required. If a homeowner feels this is a project they are comfortable doing, it is certainly ok for them to install the valve on their own. Please contact the Water Commission if there is any other questions regarding PRVs.