Any person or entity seeking to perform water utility work relating to the Sudbury Water District public drinking water system including but not limited to domestic and fire trench excavation, water main or service pipe installation, repair, alteration, or disconnection on both public and private ways and parcels must hold or acquire a valid Water Contractor License issued by the Sudbury Water District.

  • A Water Contractor’s license shall be deemed valid from the date of issuance to the end of the calendar year
  • All Water Contractor’s licenses expire on 31 December of the year it is issued
Sudbury Water District is an independent municipal entity established by an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature in 1934. It is separate and distinct from the Town of Sudbury and is not affiliated with the Town of Sudbury’s Department of Public Works.

Issue Certificate of Insurance Holder, License or Permit Bond Obligee and Application Payment to:

Sudbury Water District
199 Raymond Road
P.O. Box 111
Sudbury, MA 01776

Download Water Contractor License Application

A Water Contractors License does not constitute a blanket General Water Permit:

  • A General Water Permit Application is required per project, complete and submit an application together with applicable fees prior to excavation work.

A. $50.00 Annual Application Fee

B. 1-Copy (front & back) Valid MA Hoisting License

C. 1-Copy Valid Certificate of Liability Insurance

Certificate Holder:
Sudbury Water District
199 Raymond Road
P.O. Box 111
Sudbury, MA 01776

Limits:
$1,000,000 | Commercial General Liability, each occurrence
$2,000,000 | General Aggregate
$1,000,000 | Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability

D. 1-Copy License or Permit Bond, sum of $5,000.00 (five thousand dollar penalty)

Obligee:
Sudbury Water District
199 Raymond Road
P.O. Box 111
Sudbury, MA 01776

Bond Amount:
$5,000.00

Bond Term:
1-Year

Bond Description:
Water Contractor’s License

E. 3 Letter’s of Municipal Reference (renewals exempt)