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

Boston Water and Sewer Commission Headquarters (980 Harrison Ave) will be closed, Monday October 12, 2026 in observance ...
10/11/2026

Boston Water and Sewer Commission Headquarters (980 Harrison Ave) will be closed, Monday October 12, 2026 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. For 24-hour emergency service, please call (617) 989-7900.

10/10/2026

BWSC at Work: Jetting a Catch Basin! How we clear drain and mains of debris!

10/09/2026

Join us and come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at City Hall Plaza 🎉🪅 There’s music, dancing, food and Boston’s award-winning tap water available to keep you hydrated through all the fun 💧

Boston Water and Sewer Commission Headquarters (980 Harrison Ave) will be closed, Monday October12, 2026 in observance o...
10/08/2026

Boston Water and Sewer Commission Headquarters (980 Harrison Ave) will be closed, Monday October12, 2026 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. For 24-hour emergency service, please call (617) 989-7900.

Recently the Brooke Charter School took a trip to Deer Island with our Educational Programs Coordinator 🎒No better place...
10/07/2026

Recently the Brooke Charter School took a trip to Deer Island with our Educational Programs Coordinator 🎒No better place to learn about how BWSC and MWRA treat and manage wastewater, than where it all happens! Sign up for a classroom presentation at https://www.bwsc.org/environment-education/teachers-students

10/06/2026

Why waste paper when you can get your bill online? BWSC has a faster way to pay your bills through E-Bill. Pay your bill on your timeline rather than waiting for it in the mail. Get started here: bit.ly/4eu0A40

Attention Boston homeowners, did you know BWSC offers a free lead service line replacement? if you live in an older home...
10/05/2026

Attention Boston homeowners, did you know BWSC offers a free lead service line replacement? if you live in an older home (Pre1950), you can call us for a free scratch test at 617-989-7888.

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10/03/2026

UPDATE: Purchase St has been reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience.

10/03/2026

UPDATE: Repairs on main on Purchase St at Summer St are complete. Purchase St and sidewalk remain closed to backfill and patch.Main is turned on. Update to follow.

Address

980 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA
02119

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16179897000

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