Overview
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) operates and maintains New England’s oldest and largest water and sewer systems for Boston. It owns and runs the water supply and wastewater networks, delivering clean water and collecting/distributing sewage to more than one million residents, workers, students, shoppers, conventioneers, hospital patients and visitors daily. BWSC’s water and sewer services are provided through an integrated system of sourcing, treatment, distribution, collection and treatment facilities managed by the utility. Unlike many private utilities, BWSC is a municipal utility owned and operated by the city, giving it a public governance framework and long-standing, large-scale service to the Boston area. The company’s goal is to reliably supply safe drinking water and effective wastewater services, maintaining infrastructure and ensuring ongoing service to the community.
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What believers are saying
- BWSC launched a stormwater utility in 2026, expanding recurring revenue and climate adaptation funding.
- October 2026 contracts advance water main replacement, sewer rehabilitation, and emergency repairs citywide.
- Green infrastructure work with Mass Audubon and Charles River Watershed Association broadens project credibility.
What critics are saying
- A Suffolk County jury awarded Terrance Williams $1 million on October 20, 2026.
- BWSC faces another 2026 federal case, Canty v. BWSC, over FMLA claims.
- Stormwater charges starting January 1, 2026 will trigger customer backlash and political pressure.
What makes Boston Water and Sewer Commission unique
- Boston Water and Sewer Commission controls Boston's integrated water, sewer, and stormwater utility network.
- BWSC's 2026 agendas show citywide sewer separation, tidegates, and stormwater utility rollout.
- The South Boston Sewer Separation Project runs through March 2027, reflecting long-horizon capital execution.
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