Infiltration trenches are linear ditches that collect rain water from adjacent surfaces, and their highly permeable soils allow the water to quickly seep into the ground. As mentioned, infiltration ...

That excessive depth is mostly due to influx and infiltration — unwanted ground- and stormwater entering the sanitary sewer system.

The Water and Sewer Advisory Committee wants to gather community input on two potential new bylaws before they go to Town Meeting for approval in May. According to Chair Liz Smith, the committee is ...