Boston Water and Sewer Commission
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The official Bluesky account of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission. Boston is home to New England’s oldest and largest water and sewer system, which are owned, maintained and operated by BWSC.
It was an honor to celebrate Boston's ADA Day and support a community that values accessibility and inclusion for all. Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a refreshing cup of our award-winning tap water! 💧
Turns out work equipment is a lot cooler when you're allowed to climb on it! Our giant Vactor truck gave kids a front-row seat to how we keep the city running - while absolutely dwarfing the short bus 🚛🚌
Happy Friday, it’s a beach day 🏖️ Did you know Boston has some of the cleanest beaches in the country? Among other BWSC investments, sewer separation projects in East Boston/South Boston are helping keep local waterways safe and swimmable!🏊☀️
Have you seen BWSC’s contractors working on East Boston Streets? BWSC is working on a massive sewer separation project that involves upgrades the sewer and storm drain systems! You can read more here: https://www.bwsc.org/projects/east-boston/east-boston-sewer-separation-project-phase-iii
Emergency Water Shut Down in East Boston. Putnam Street from East Eagle to White Street. White Street from Trenton to Eutaw. BWSC Crews are on Site. Updates to Follow
Heat Advisory: Reminder, don’t wait until you're thirsty to drink New England’s Best-Tasting Tap Water. #KeepHydrated
Fill up your water bottles with BWSC award winning tap water! Tomorrow and Wednesday Boston will have #HeatAdvisory, if you have to go out try to use City’s resources to find a cooling center near you! #KeepHydrated www.boston.gov/heat
Read all about BWSC’s latest news with our publication Currents! You should be receiving it with your bill soon! If you are paperless or just want to read it now check it out here: https://www.bwsc.org/news-and-events/news/currents
Be a good neighbor.. SCOOP THE POOP 💩 When taking your furry friends out to local dog parks or even just for a walk around the block, make sure to scoop the poop. Pet waste left behind will end up down the storm drain which leads to local waterways.
Catch the Water Truck this weekend at Sail Boston! Want to learn more? https://www.sailboston.com/
The heat advisory continues today, keep up with City resources to stay cool during these temperatures! Catch the Water Truck will this weekend at Sail Boston keeping everyone hydrated!
Beat the heat and stay indoors if you can! Boston has an active #HeatAdvisory, if you have to go out try to use City’s resources to find a cooling center near you! #KeepHydrated https://www.boston.gov/heat
Do you ever think where all that stormwater goes? It ends up in our local waters! Keeping catch basins clean keeps litter from going into our local waterways! https://www.bwsc.org/environment-education/water-sewer-and-stormwater
Last day of the #HeatWave! Stay hydrated and find city resources near you to keep cool. https://boston.gov/heat
Boston Water and Sewer Commission Headquarters (980 Harrison Ave) will be closed today, Friday July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. For 24-hour emergency service, please call (617) 989-7900.
Boston Water and Sewer Commission Headquarters (980 Harrison Ave) will be closed tomorrow, Friday July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. For 24-hour emergency service, please call (617) 989-7900.
BOSTON! Extreme heat is in the forecast ☀️Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day and carrying a reusable water bottle wherever you go. Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion, remember to check on friends and neighbors and rehydrate with BWSC’s award-winning tap water 🚰
The excessive heat wave starts today, stay prepared. During this time make sure to stay hydrated and find resources near you at https://www.boston.gov/news/city-boston-issues-excessive-heat-warning-wednesday-july-1-through-friday-july-3
Beat the heat and stay indoors! Regardless if you are going out on this hot day or not, keep hydrated with BWSC award winning tap water!
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
Today is the last day of school for Boston Public Schools! Recently we were at Patrick Lyndon school’s field day keeping students hydrated!
BWSC Update on Columbus at Clarendon. Not a water main break. The pipe was repaired yesterday, as it was “reactivated” (water slowly let back on) today there was some venting of air and small leakage. A valve was shut off, and repaired, Some water did leak onto the Pike.
Read all about BWSC’s latest news with our publication Currents! You should be receiving it with your bill soon! If you are paperless or just want to read it now check it out here: https://www.bwsc.org/news-and-events/news/currents
Last week we were in #MissionHill for the Mayor’s Coffee Hour. Our Water Truck was keeping everyone hydrated during the warm weather. Catch us in #JamaicaPlain this Thursday evening at the next Mayor’s Coffee Hour.
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
What a way to kick off summer! With amazing performances from each grade and the sun shining bright, the BWSC water truck was there to serve up our award-wining tap water and keep the fun going! Thank you Brooke charter School Roslindale for inviting us to your Day of the Arts!
Boston Water and Sewer Commission Headquarters (980 Harrison Ave) will be closed today, Friday June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth. For 24-hour emergency service, please call (617) 989-7900.
BWSC is excited to partner with Mayor Wu and the City as Boston take skilled trades training of BPS students to new heights. BWSC Chief of Project Management and Training Kenn Turner said at the event that BWSC is fully committed to the partnership.