MWRA is a Massachusetts public authority established by an act of the Legislature in 1984 to provide wholesale water and sewer services to 3.1 million people and more than 5,500 large industrial users in 61 metropolitan Boston communities.
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority provides wholesale water and sewer services to 3.1 million people and more than 5,500 businesses in 61 communities in eastern and central Massachusetts.
This website provides information on drinking water quality, the health of Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay, transparency and progress on projects to improve water and sewer infrastructure. It also includes information about community assessments, public records requests, school education, and many other MWRA programs.
Since its creation in 1985, MWRA has invested more than $6 billion in essential new facilities. In addition to the clean-up of Boston Harbor and the modernization of the region’s water system, MWRA maintains hundreds of miles of water and sewer pipes, and dozens of other facilities that regularly require either upgrades or replacements. We have also established aggressive maintenance programs to ensure that these facilities never fall back into a cycle of disrepair.
The keys to our success are the strong leadership of our Board of Directors and the dedication of the men and women who work at MWRA making sure that these critical services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
MWRA serves the residents in every neighborhood, economic class and cultural group in our service area equally and strives to ensure equitable participation in our employment opportunities.
As important as MWRA's goal of carrying out its capital projects and operating programs is its goal of limiting rate increases to its customer communities. We are committed to keeping operating expenses down as much as possible, without compromising water and sewer services which are vital for public health, environmental protection and the economy.
We welcome any comments, questions or suggestions you may have for improving this site. Thanks for visiting!
Sincerely,
Frederick A. Laskey
Executive Director
Governance and Organization
Our Mission
MWRA's mission is to provide reliable, cost-effective, high-quality water and sewer services that protect public health, promote environmental stewardship, maintain customer confidence, and support a prosperous economy.
Legal Status
MWRA is a Massachusetts public authority established by an enabling act enacted in 1984. The enabling act is Chapter 372 of the Acts of 1984.
Our Work
MWRA is an independent authority that provides wholesale water and sewer services to its customer communities, and funds its operations primarily through user assessments and charges. MWRA was created by the legislature in 1984 and inherited operations and facilities beginning in 1985 from the Metropolitan District Commission, a century-old department of state government.
Business Plan
MWRA's long-term business plan emphasizes improvements in service and systems and includes aggressive performance targets for operating the water and wastewater systems and maintaining new and existing facilities.
Parallel to MWRA's goal of carrying out its capital projects and operating programs is its goal of limiting rate increases to its customer communities. The need to achieve and maintain a balance between these two goals is a critical issue facing MWRA and is reflected each year in its proposed budget.
MWRA's Business Plan 2021-2025
Contracts and Bids
Listings for the MWRA bids issued by the Purchasing Department can be found on the MWRA Supplier Portal site. If you have technical questions about the MWRA Supplier Portal or need assistance, please email SupplierAdministration@mwra.com or call 617-788-2500.
Listings for MWRA contracting opportunities for construction, professional, and other services can be found in the Central Register, Goods and Services, the Saturday edition of the Boston Herald, Banner Publications, and El Mundo.