An Act relative to water flow in the Central Plymouth County Water District

This bill amends state laws to require the Central Plymouth County Water District to maintain continuous water flow from Silver Lake, Monponsett Pond, and Furnace Pond into connected rivers and brooks. The legislation mandates that these water bodies be managed to support river water quality and ecosystem health, except when drought conditions prevent such flow. Additionally, the bill grants the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Water Resources Commission the authority to restrict water diversion if it threatens the environmental health of these specific ponds and rivers. These changes directly affect the water management practices within the Central Plymouth County Water District and the communities relying on the associated waterways.