MWRA's Organization and Management
MWRA has the power to adopt budgets, enter into contracts, incur debt (subject to statutory debt limit) and assess total costs on customer communities.
Public Oversight
Federal and state regulations and other public oversight:
Environmental standards set by the U.S. Clean Water Act (wastewater) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (drinking water) are enforced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and others.
MWRA is accountable to numerous others ranging from the Federal Court (Boston Harbor Project court order), State Inspector General, State Auditor, the investment community, project neighbors and the public.
Critical Constituents
- Ratepayers
- Local Elected Officials
- Local DPW Directors
- Legislators
- Governor
Staffing
Current staff level is 1,205 employees.
MWRA's Board of Directors
MWRA is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors who are appointed by the Governor or directly or indirectly by elected officials in MWRA customer communities.
Management
Executive Director Frederick A. Laskey is responsible for implementing MWRA programs, policies and procedures at the direction of the Board. Five divisions carry out the MWRA's mission.
