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The Water System
Massachusetts water Resources Authority

 

Every day Eastern Massachusetts residents quench their thirsts, bathe, flush toilets, do the dishes and water their lawns with water drawn from the MWRA water system.

Thanks to the Quabbin and Wachusett Watersheds and Reservoirs, 2.2 million people and 5,500 industrial users have one of the most abundant and high quality water supplies in the world.

Quabbin Reservoir

QUABBIN RESERVOIR
MWRA's primary water source.

HOW THE WATER SYSTEM WORKS

How the Water System Works

History of the MWRA Water System

DRINKING WATER QUALITY
How to Get Your Water Tested: List of DEP Certified Drinking Water Testing Labs
Frequently Asked Questions about MWRA Tap Water

      Facts about Lead

      Water hardness/softness

      Taste, Odor and Color Concerns

      Facts about Fluoride

      Water and Health

      List of DEP Certified Drinking Water Testing Laboratories

DRINKING WATER TEST RESULTS

All Water Quality Test Results

     Annual Data

     Monthly Data

List of Potential Contaminants Tested for in the MWRA Water System

MAJOR WATER FACILITIES
Overview of MWRA Water System
Water Supply (Reservoirs)
Integrated Water Supply Improvement Program

      Watershed Protection

      Water Treatment

      John J. Carroll Water Treatment Plant

      Water Delivery: MetroWest Tunnel

      Covered Water Storage

      Distribution Pipeline Improvements

About Cross Connections

WATER PROGRAMS
Central Laboratory

Community Support: Local Pipeline Assistance Program (LPAP)

WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Supply and Demand Statistics

Monthly Community Water Use Report

ADVISORY GROUP

Water Supply Citizens Advisory Committee (WSCAC)

WATER CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY

Household Water Saving Tips

Industrial & Commercial Water Conservation Studies

Water-Efficient Appliances and Fixtures

Gardening and Landscaping Tips

Free Water Saving Fixtures

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