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MWRA

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

PWSIDMA6000000
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served2,660,000
Service connections217
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typeState government
Primacy agencyMA state drinking water program
City servedBoston
StateMassachusetts
ZIP02128

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 systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Suffolk County Water AuthoritySuffolk1,100,000CommunityGroundwater
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA)Suffolk675,647CommunityPurchased surface water
South Huntington Water DistrictSuffolk81,760CommunityGroundwater
Revere Water Division (MWRA)Suffolk62,186CommunityPurchased surface water
Greenlawn Water DistrictSuffolk42,000CommunityGroundwater
Chelsea Water Dept. (MWRA)Suffolk38,319CommunityPurchased surface water