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A Letter to LWD Customers About PFAS

August 1st, 2019

Dear Customers:

We are closely following communities west of Littleton where a family of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have recently been found at levels exceeding EPA and MassDEP guidance values. While there is currently no state or federal standard, the EPA and MassDEP recommend that PFAS concentrations in drinking water not exceed 70 parts per trillion (ppt).

LWD voluntarily tested our three well sites for the presence of PFAS and the results showed all three locations were under the current federal and state guidance values. Littleton’s water continues to meet all the federal and state guidelines for safe drinking water.

Nonetheless, LWD is looking into options to increase treatment of the water from the Spectacle Pond well site where test results, received Monday, showed PFAS levels at 28 parts per trillion (ppt). While substantially below the current 70 parts per trillion (ppt) guideline, LWD is conducting further testing to monitor and validate the data, and we have started analyzing options for installing treatment equipment to remove PFAS.

The tests showed no PFAS at the Whitcomb Avenue well sites, which provides half of the water supply. The Beaver Brook well sites tested for trace amounts of PFAS. We will continue to test for the presence of PFAS at these sites, but do not feel further action is needed at this time.

LWD has a mission to deliver clean and reliable water, and we are always concerned when manmade pollutants threaten our water supply. LWD’s immediate next steps include:

  • Ongoing communication with MassDEP for guidance and technical expertise.
  • Additional water quality testing.
  • Retaining a water quality engineering firm to develop treatment options.
  • Collaborating with the Ayer Water Department to share information and possible solutions.
  • Provide a further update to our customers by the end of this month.

If you wish to learn more about PFAS, which is an emerging issue both in Massachusetts and across the nation, visit the MassDEP website:

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/per-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas#pfas-detected-in- drinking-water-supplies-in-massachusetts-

Sincerely,

Nick Lawler General Manager

PDF version of Letter.

ACOUSTIC STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED LELWD PEAK POWER GENERATORS

This study’s objective is to demonstrate that the proposed future peak power generators in Littleton (the “Project”) will comply with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (“MassDEP”) Noise Policy for both broadband and tonal noise at the nearest residential property lines and residences and will comply with the Littleton Noise Bylaw.

See the full report here.

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Dual Enrollment Program

The Littleton Electric Light and Water Department has partnered with Littleton High School to create a dual enrollment program for Littleton High School students who are interested in pursuing college-level courses in the fields of engineering/technology or environmental sciences.

The Dual Enrollment program provides opportunities for Littleton High School students to take college-level courses and earn credit toward their future college degrees. LELWD will cover the cost of the course as well as any books that the student may need.

Requirements:

  • Littleton High School junior or senior student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater

Process (To be completed in this order):

  • LHS student must submit a letter of recommendation from principal, guidance counselor or teacher to LELWD.
  • LHS student to be interviewed by LELWD staff prior to being awarded.
  • Once awarded the grant, LHS student must submit an application and high school transcripts with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to the Dual Enrollment University.
  • LHS student must provide a parental signature and a guidance counselor signature allowing them to take classes on campus.
  • LHS Student must register and enroll in course. Students are limited to enrolling in 1000 and 2000 level courses in the fields of engineering/technology or environmental sciences.

Deadlines:

  • LHS student to submit a letter of recommendation from principal, guidance counselor or teacher to LELWD prior to the following dates:
    • Fall Semester – April 1st
    • Spring Semester – October 1st
    • Summer Semester – February 1st
  • LHS student will then be contacted by LELWD to set up an interview.
  • Successful LHS students will then need to complete the appropriate applications required by the college by the appropriate deadlines.
  • Upon being accepted by the Dual Enrollment University, LHS student then needs to register for classes by the Dual Enrollment University class registration deadlines.

To learn more about the process, Click Here.

To submit an online application, Click Here.

To learn about The Denise M. Pagacik Memorial Scholarship, Click Here.

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Electric Rates

Electric Rates are set by the Board of Commissioners and filed with the Department of Public Utilities to reflect the true cost of providing service to customers. Please see our rate schedules and charges as of January 1st, 2026 below.

Purchase Power Charge (PPC)

Distribution Adjustment Factor (DAF)

Energy Conservation Service (ECS)

Renewable Opt-In Credit (ROIC)

Manual Reading Charge (MRC)

Final Meter Reading Charge (FMRC)

Net Metering (Rate 70)

Private Area Lighting (Rate 80)

Large General Service (Rate 90)

Renewable Energy Choice (100)

Rate 10

  1. Customer Base Charge:                        $5.00 per month
  2. Distribution Energy Charge:               $0.04929 per kWh
    Residential Distribution Charge          $0.0265 per kWh
    Distribution Adjustment Factor:        $0.02279 per kWh
  3. Purchased Power Charge:                  $0.09605 per kWh
  4. Renewable Opt-In Credit:                     -$2.50 per month (must apply)
  5. PASNY Credit:                                  -$0.0032399 per kWh
  6. ECS charge:                                              $1.00 per month

Total charge per kWh:                             $0.14210 per kWh

Rate 20

  1. Customer Base Charge:                                   $10.00 per month
  2. Distribution Energy Charge:                            $0.05499 per kWh   Commercial Distribution Charge:                  $ 0.0322 per kWh               Distribution Adjustment Factor:                    $0.02279 per kWh
  3. Purchased Power Charge:                              $0.09605 per kWh
  4. ECS charge:                                                          $1.00 per month

Total charge per kWh:                                             $0.15104 per kWh

Rate 30

  1. Customer Base Charge:                                $40.00 per month
  2. Distribution Energy Charge:                           $0.03539 per kWh Commercial Distribution Charge:                 $0.01260 per kWh            Distribution Adjustment Factor:                   $0.02279 per kWh
  3. Purchased Power Charge:                             $0.09605 per kWh
  4. Distribution Demand Charge:               $9.15 per demand unit
  5. ECS charge:                                                        $1.00 per month

Total charge per kWh:                                          $0.13144 per kWh

Rate 40

  1. Customer Base Charge:                                $75.00 per month
  2. Distribution Energy Charge:                        $0.02829 per kWh                   Commercial Distribution Charge:             $ 0.00550 per kWh           Distribution Adjustment Factor:                 $0.02279 per kWh
  3. Purchased Power Charge:           On Peak $0.13706 per kWh                                                                               Off Peak $0.05121 per kWh
  4. Distribution Demand Charge:              $9.29 per demand unit
  5. ECS charge:                                                       $1.00 per month

Total charge per kWh: Dependent on On & Off Peak Usage

Rate 90

  1. Customer Base Charge:                            $150.00 per month
  2. Distribution Energy Charge:                        $0.02829 per kWh                   Commercial Distribution Charge:             $ 0.00550 per kWh           Distribution Adjustment Factor:                 $0.02279 per kWh
  3. Purchased Power Charge:           On Peak $0.13706 per kWh                                                                               Off Peak $0.05121 per kWh
  4. Distribution Demand Charge:              $10.29 per demand unit                                                                                      (minimum of $2,058.00)
  5. ECS charge:                                                       $1.00 per month

Total charge per kWh: Dependent on On & Off Peak Usage

Rate 50

  1. Customer Base Charge:                                      $7.00 per month
  2. Distribution Energy Charge:                             $0.04859 per kWh   Municipal Distribution Charge:                         $0.0258 per kWh               Distribution Adjustment Factor:                     $0.02279 per kWh
  3. Purchased Power Charge:                                $0.09605 per kWh
  4. ECS charge:                                                           $1.00 per month

Total charge per kWh:                                   $0.14464 per kWh

Rate 60

  1. Customer Base Charge:                                $19.00 per month
  2. Distributed Energy Charge:                          $0.02279 per kWh            Large Municipal Distribution Charge:              $0.00 per kWh                   Distributed Adjustment Factor:                 $0.02279 per kWh
  3. Purchased Power Charge:                           $0.09605 per kWh
  4. Distribution Demand Charge:              $7.70 per demand unit                                                                                     (minimum of $308.00)
  5. ECS charge:                                                       $1.00 per month

Total charge per kWh:                                         $0.11884 per kWh

Rate 15

  1. Customer Base Charge:                        $4.50 per month
  2. Distribution Energy Charge:                 $0.04436 per kWh                      Farm  Distribution Charge                    $0.02385 per kWh         Distribution Adjustment Factor          $0.02051 per kWh
  3. Purchased Power Charge:                  $0.08645 per kWh
  4. PASNY Credit:                                  -$0.0032399 per kWh                
  5. ECS charge:                                              $1.00 per month

Total charge per kWh:                                 $0.12757 per kWh

*Must qualify for the Farm Energy Discount Program through the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources in order to receive this rate.

The Town of Boxborough passed the majority vote on Article 41: Green Community Renewable Energy Trust Fund Surcharge at their annual town meeting on May 8th, 2023.

As a result, Boxborough contributes a renewable energy surcharge of $0.0005 (or 1/20th of one cent) per kilowatt-hour, to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), in order to become designated as a Green Community to access clean-energy funding and resources associated with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.

Littleton Electric Light Department collects this surcharge on behalf of the Town of Boxborough to support their designation requirement of being a Green Community.

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In 2025, LELD continued to offer among the lowest residential electric rates in the state, according to a 12-month comparison to other utilities. As a municipal electric light department, we are able to secure low-cost electricity, which benefits the residents and businesses in Littleton and Boxborough.