Purpose

The Kickemuit Reservoir is an integral part of the drinking water supply system serving the Towns of Warren, Bristol and Barrington, and operated by the Bristol County Water Authority, or its successor. The purposes for establishment of the watershed protection overlay district for the Kickemuit Reservoir are:

• • A. To promote the health, safety and general welfare of the town and the residents of the East Bay.

  • B. To protect the potable surface water supply within the Town of Warren through the control, limitation or prevention of inappropriate development, land use practices and activities which may degrade the water quality of the reservoir.