The "Easton Sewerage District Bylaw" and all subsequent amendments
thereto, hereinafter called "this chapter," is adopted pursuant to
the authority granted by Chapter 83 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts and amendments thereto, and the powers granted to
the Town of Easton, hereinafter called "the Town," under the Home
Rule amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution. In addition to the
purposes stated herein this chapter gives consideration to the development
objectives and recommendations contained in the Easton Comprehensive
Wastewater Management Plan, hereinafter referred to as the "CWMP."
The purposes of this chapter are to promote the health, safety,
morals, convenience and general welfare of the inhabitants of the
Town; to lessen the risk from the collection, transmission, treatment
and disposal of sewage; to protect and conserve health; to secure
safety from untreated or improperly treated sewage dangers; to conserve
natural resources and protect public and private water supply; to
improve the value of real estate and beautify the Town by encouraging
the most appropriate uses of land within the Town; and to preserve,
increase and sustain the amenities of the Town.