Water Department and Sewer Department

The Water Department and Sewer Department are responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the Town-owned water distribution system and sewer collection and treatment system.

• Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM to 2:30, Monday through Friday; Summer hours 6:00 AM to 3:00, Monday through Thursday, and 6:00 AM to 12:00 on Fridays.
• Location: 136 Battenkill Lane, Manchester, VT 05254
• Telephone and Facsmile: (802) 362-3339

For emergencies, please call 9-1-1 or the Police Department Dispatch Center at (802) 362-2022.  The Dispatch Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The water system, which was purchased from a private party in 1982, was substantially upgraded in 1985. The Town also has a sewage treatment facility.

Two separate boards oversee the departments. The five person Selectboard serves as the Board of Sewer Commissioners. The Selectboard appoints a three person Board of Water Commissioners.

Dave Sheldon serves as the Superintendent of the Sewer Department and Water Department. Dave has worked for the Town since 1982. Dave has a class II sewer license and a class II water license. Dave also serves as the Deputy Health Officer. Dave lives in Manchester with his wife Wanda. He enjoys hunting and fishing. Dave can be contacted via email at d.sheldon@manchester-vt.gov. Dave reports to the Town Manager.

Eric Severance has worked for the Sewer and Water departments as a technician since 1989. Eric can be contacted via email at e.severance@manchester-vt.gov.

Paul Elsholz has worked for the Sewer and Water departments as a technician since 2007. He can be contacted via email at p.elsholz@manchester-vt.gov.

Questions about billing should be directed to Betty Beacham, Finance Assistant. Betty can be contacted by calling (802) 362-1197 or via email at b.beacham@manchester-vt.gov.

Entities that are interested in connecting to the Town's water or sewer system should contact John O'Keefe, Town Manager. John can be contacted by call (802) 362-1313 or emailing j.okeefe@manchester-vt.gov.

Download the regulations that govern the Sewer Department and Water Department.

The Town contracts with Dufresne Group for engineering services. The engineer assigned to Manchester is Roger Ward, who can be contacted via email at rward@dufresnegroup.com or by telephone at (802) 674-2904.