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Before 1795, Boston residents obtained their water from local wells, rain barrels, and a spring on the Boston Common.
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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 campaign to raise public awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving Boston's waterways.
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BWSC receives National Award for Sustainable Water Utility ManagementBoston, Mass., Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) has earned top honors from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) for management excellence...
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Boston Water and Sewer Commission's Chief Engineer John P. Sullivan Receives Two Prestigious AwardsBoston, Mass., October 2, 2018 - Chief Engineer John P. Sullivan recently received two awards honoring his public service...
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Boston Water and Sewer Commission Ranks
First in Customer SatisfactionBoston, Mass., May 10, 2018 - J.D. Power Releases 2018 Water Utility Residential Satisfaction Study
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MassDEP Honors BWSC at "Drinking
Water Awards" CelebrationBoston, Mass., May 8, 2018 - Boston Water and Sewer Commission Celebrated for Outstanding Performance
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Walsh, BWSC, BPS students celebrate new Green InfrastructureBoston, Mass., October 3, 2017 - New design elements protect environment, serve as outdoor classroom and play area.
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Boston Water and Sewer Commission
Executive Director Honored for Outstanding Public ServiceBoston, Mass., - Henry F. Vitale Receives Shattuck Chairman's Award for Leadership and Dedication to Boston
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Taste Test Proves Boston's
Drinking Water is New England's BestBoston, Mass., September 19, 2017 - Boston Water and Sewer Commission Takes the "Water Cup" at Regional Conference
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Boston Water and Sewer Commission Employees Honored by Boston Fire Department
Boston, Mass., June 2, 2017 -Pair Awarded Outstanding Civilian Service Award for Courage on Dartmouth Street
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Lead Service MapLead is everywhere. Whether you live in an apartment or single family home, in an old or new neighborhood, lead is in your environment.
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We Are All
ConnectedIn Boston, we are all connected through our water. People, who live, work in, or visit the city all enjoy our harbor, rivers, brooks, and ponds - our waterways - and keeping them pollution-free is a priority. Learn more about all of Boston's water on our interactive webpage.
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Consent DecreeBWSC's plan with EPA to improve Boston's water quality, increase public awareness and protect the environment.
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Sanitary Sewer Overflow MapsBWSC's Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) maps display the location of SSOs throughout the City of Boston over a selected time period.
