Code of Massachusetts Regulations
360 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCE AUTHORITY
Title 360 CMR 12.00 - Leak Detection Regulations
Section 12.09 - Leak Repairs

(1) Each community shall repair all leaks found to be existing in its municipal distribution system as expeditiously as possible. If extenuating circumstances prevent or delay repairs of specific leaks, a community should provide to the Authority a written explanation of the circumstances interfering with compliance. Based on the information provided to it, an exemption from the applicable requirement may be granted by the Authority.

(2) Each community shall establish a priority system to implement leak repairs. Leaks of 15 gallons or more per minute shall be repaired as expeditiously as possible but not later than one month after leak detection. Leaks less than 15 gallons per minute but greater than five gallons per minute shall be repaired as expeditiously as possible but not later than two months after leak detection. Leaks offive gallons or less per minute shall be repaired as expeditiously as possible but not later than six months after leak detection, except that hydrant leaks of one gallon or less per minute shall be repaired as expeditiously as possible. Repair of leakage detected during winter months can be delayed until weather conditions become favorable for conducting repair.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS