Public water system · MA6000000
ActiveMWRA
Community water system in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,660,000
Service connections
217
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for MWRA are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
MWRA: frequently asked questions
Is MWRA's water safe to drink?
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 MWRA?
MWRA (PWSID MA6000000) is a state government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does MWRA serve?
MWRA reports serving 2,660,000 people through 217 service connections in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Where does MWRA get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Suffolk County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Water Authority | Suffolk | 1,100,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA) | Suffolk | 675,647 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 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 |