Wayland Water Transmission Line in Framingham
At a glance
- What: the Town of Wayland DPW is building a new parallel water transmission line along the Hultman Aqueduct in Framingham toward Shaft L, because all of Wayland's drinking water wells exceed PFAS limits under a state-mandated plan.
- Where it stands: approved by the Framingham Conservation Commission in September 2026 after public hearings with no opposition; Wayland can start when ready.
- Why the council heard it: about 47 trees (a half acre) will be cleared; only one (20-inch) is under city jurisdiction. John Stefanini wanted the council prepared for resident questions.
Notes
- The city's conservation agent said the design was chosen from 16 alternatives. Wayland offered to mitigate tree loss by planting elsewhere in the city, but no good site had been found.
- The aqueduct path is popular with walkers and abuts many properties.
Discussion time
About 5 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 - City Council | 5 |
Log
- 2026-10-06 - City Council — Conservation agent briefed the council at John Stefanini's request; informational only.