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TOWN OF BROOKLINE
Department of Public Works Water & Sewer Division
44 Netherlands Road
Brookline, Massachusetts 02445-5442
Telephone (617) 730-2170 Facsimile: (617) 739-7678 www.brooklinema.gov
Erin Chute Gallentine, Commissioner • James W. Hersey, P.E., Director
Public Water Supply
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Dear Water Customer:
The Annual Water Quality Report to Consumers is a report on the quality of the drinking water supplied by the Town of Brookline in partnership with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). We are pleased to be working with the MWRA in this joint communication on the quality of the drinking water arriving at your homes and businesses. This annual report provides detailed information on the MWRA’s source water reservoirs, which are the sole source of water distributed within the Town of Brookline, and the quality of water as determined through federal and state testing guidelines. Water quality test data and health information, as well as the definitions of the terms used in the drinking water industry, are presented in clear and readily understandable language.
In continuing our efforts to make the Town’s water system more efficient, the following improvements were completed in 2022: installed, repaired, or replaced 161 service pipe connections, repaired 27 service and main leaks, and repaired or replaced 23 fire hydrants.
The Town of Brookline has a Cross Connection Control and Prevention Program to protect the water distribution system from contamination. The Certified Backflow Inspectors/Testers survey sites, test the devices, and review and approve new devices before installation. The Town operates under the state DEP regulation 310 CMR 22.22.
The Water & Sewer Division has continued an ongoing uni-directional flushing program designed to remove tuberculation and sediments from water mains. The program involves closing water gates and forcing water flow at high velocities, which scours the water mains.
Each year, MWRA and local water departments test tap water in homes that are likely to have high lead and copper levels. The following are the most recent results:
| Range | 90% Value | (Target) Action Level | Samples Over Action Level | |
| Lead | 0.08-1.97 ppb | 0.82 ppb | 15 ppb | 0 |
| Copper | 5.3-72.6 ppb | 66.6 ppb | 1300 ppb | 0 |
The Town of Brookline is committed to providing its residents with the best quality water possible. As our customers, we hope that you will find this report informative and useful. If you would like more information on a particular topic or have a specific question, or need information on local meetings, please call the Water & Sewer Division office at 617-730-2170, or contact the MWRA directly using the phone numbers listed in this report.
Sincerely,
James W. Hersey, P.E., Director
Brookline Department of Public Works
Water & Sewer Division
Updated June 9, 2023