Public water system · MA3035000
ActiveBoston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA)
Community water system in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
675,647
Service connections
88,360
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-01 | 64 | 5000 | Yes | Addressed |
| 1996-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1992-01-01 | 42 | 0200 | Yes | Archived |
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA): frequently asked questions
Is Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA)'s water safe to drink?
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA) is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA)?
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA) (PWSID MA3035000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA) serve?
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA) reports serving 675,647 people through 88,360 service connections in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Where does Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA) get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Suffolk County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWRA | Suffolk | 2,660,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Suffolk County Water Authority | Suffolk | 1,100,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| South Huntington Water District | Suffolk | 81,760 | Community | Groundwater |
| Revere Water Division (MWRA) | Suffolk | 62,186 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Greenlawn Water District | Suffolk | 42,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Chelsea Water Dept. (MWRA) | Suffolk | 38,319 | Community | Purchased surface water |