What’s with the Drought? Orleans Water Supply Explained

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Lower Cape TV – 5 Namskaket Rd, Orleans, MA
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The Orleans Citizens Forum hosted a summer forum this year focusing on two issues important to summer and year-round residents alike.

Key issues for the coming year in Orleans: Select Board Chair Mefford Runyon gave an overview of key issues before the Select Board including the design of the new Fire-Rescue Station, renovating Orleans’ recreation facilities and the residential tax exemption
Orleans town water supply: Orleans lifestyle and image depend on water. Our speakers focused on fresh water – where it comes from, how supply and quality of the water supply is maintained, and why drought water restrictions are in place. Panelists were:
- Tara Lewis – Water Resources Analyst, Cape Cod Commission
- Susan Brown – Assistant Superintendent, Orleans Water Department
- Ginny Farber – Chair, Orleans Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners

The session was moderated by: Roger McDaniel – OCF Board of Directors