Boston Water and Sewer Commission

Boston Water and Sewer Commission Boston Water and Sewer Commission provides water and sewer services to the nearly 1,000,000 residents and visitors of Boston daily.

Our Water Truck can be found at local events. Boston is home to New England's oldest and largest water, sewer and stormwater systems, which are owned, maintained and operated by the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC). Established in 1977, BWSC provides potable water and sewer services to more than one million people per day. BWSC is also the leading organizer of We Are All Connected, a campa

ign to raise public awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving Boston’s waterways. For more information please visit: www.bwsc.org.

Repairs Complete, water services has been restored to Florence St Roslindale. Crews are cleaning up, backfilling and tem...
07/30/2026

Repairs Complete, water services has been restored to Florence St Roslindale. Crews are cleaning up, backfilling and temp. paving. Thank you for your patience.

Repairs are underway on Florence St in . Updates to follow.
07/30/2026

Repairs are underway on Florence St in . Updates to follow.

BWSC crews are digging and repairing a water main on Florence St in . Approximately 50 properties are affected. Update...
07/30/2026

BWSC crews are digging and repairing a water main on Florence St in . Approximately 50 properties are affected. Updated to follow.

The New England Water Works Association (NEWWA) 2026 Planning Meeting ends today in Plymouth. BWSC staff joined water ag...
07/29/2026

The New England Water Works Association (NEWWA) 2026 Planning Meeting ends today in Plymouth. BWSC staff joined water agencies from across NE to brainstorm about policy priorities, public awareness campaigns and future events. NEWWA’s Value of Water initiative came up with the slogan: Water Makes It Possible, the “it” meaning everything from manufacturing and commercial enterprises to hydrating our walks, runs and workouts (and showers afterwards!). Stay tuned for more examples of what water makes possible from NEWWA and BWSC!

Weather forecasting is part art, part science. Keeping catch basins clean? That's the easy part 😉 With rain predicted in...
07/28/2026

Weather forecasting is part art, part science. Keeping catch basins clean? That's the easy part 😉 With rain predicted in Boston, we'd appreciate your help keeping catch basins clear of leaves, litter and other debris. A few moments of effort can make a big difference 💧

At today’s Mayor’s Coffee Hour, in addition to the water truck we brought two members from our Engineering team to talk ...
07/27/2026

At today’s Mayor’s Coffee Hour, in addition to the water truck we brought two members from our Engineering team to talk with residents about the ongoing projects in . You read more about BWSC ongoing projects at BWSC.org

Looking for something to do on this beautiful Sunday? Check out one of Boston’s coolest areas Newbury street (Vehicle fr...
07/26/2026

Looking for something to do on this beautiful Sunday? Check out one of Boston’s coolest areas Newbury street (Vehicle free!). This famous Boston street becomes a pedestrian-only walkway on this Sunday.

Help prevent sewer backups. Even when the label says “Flushable” Wipes can cause clogs and should be disposed of in the ...
07/25/2026

Help prevent sewer backups. Even when the label says “Flushable” Wipes can cause clogs and should be disposed of in the trash! Remember, Keep Wipes Out of Pipes!

Join us today for BHA’s annual Unity Day from 12:00pm-5pm in Mattapan! Since the mid-80s these block parties have been b...
07/25/2026

Join us today for BHA’s annual Unity Day from 12:00pm-5pm in Mattapan! Since the mid-80s these block parties have been bringing neighbors together and celebrating our city’s diversity for decades. There will be food, music, games and fun for the whole family – of course we’ll be there to keep everyone hydrated 💧

Did you know July is World Watercolor Month? Before the month flows away, grab a brush, add a little water and let your ...
07/24/2026

Did you know July is World Watercolor Month? Before the month flows away, grab a brush, add a little water and let your creativity make a splash 🎨💧

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980 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA
02119

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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