The bill addresses the Lynnfield Center Water District's (LCWD) request for an interbasin transfer of up to 0.83 million gallons per day (MGD) from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). Following a thorough review by the Water Resources Commission (WRC), the transfer was approved with conditions to ensure compliance with water conservation standards and minimal impact on local ecosystems. The bill establishes a maximum daily transfer limit and mandates that LCWD develop a formal water conservation plan, implement a water bank program, and enhance its website with resources for water conservation. Additionally, it requires annual audits and leak detection surveys to minimize water loss and emphasizes the importance of outreach and education for both residential and non-residential customers.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for revising the local drought management plan to align with state guidelines and mandates adherence to outdoor water use restrictions during droughts. It incorporates new legal language regarding the Massachusetts Water Conservation Toolkit and the EPA's WaterSense program, aiming to promote sustainable water management practices. The bill also highlights the need for LCWD to monitor high water usage among customers and ensures that any increase in water transfer rates undergoes further review by the WRC. Overall, the legislation seeks to balance the water supply needs of the LCWD with the protection of existing water resources and ecosystems.