Water Resources

Clean Water is Critical for a Healthy Community.

Fishable, swimmable, drinkable water for all.

As pollution risks increase with population density, Nantucket’s water resources—particularly our groundwater, the sole source of our drinking water—demand heightened attention. The health and prosperity of our island community depend on preserving and protecting our water quality.



Science has long supported the fact that how we manage our land resources directly impacts our waters. Therefore, the NLWC advocates slow growth, thoughtful and environmentally sound planning and land use, and open space preservation at every opportunity. By providing clear, consistent, pertinent, and compelling information for the community to consider, insisting that environmental laws and regulations be upheld, and advocating for better policies and practices, we can plan for the kind of future we want.