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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BWSC launched a 2026 stormwater charge at $8.98 per ERU monthly.
- South Boston Contract 3 reached 28.8% drain installation by March 31, 2026.
- BWSC added electric vehicles in 2026, signaling fleet modernization and lower maintenance.
What critics are saying
- Marie Theodat's fraud litigation still shadows BWSC's HR leadership and vendor trust.
- Unions demanded Theodat's removal after access to employee bank and Social Security data.
- A scandal involving a top HR executive can damage recruiting and procurement immediately.
What makes Boston Water and Sewer Commission unique
- BWSC controls Boston's integrated water, sewer, and stormwater monopoly infrastructure.
- Its 2026 CIP allocates $69.8 million to stormwater projects.
- South Boston and East Boston sewer separations target CSOs with MWRA coordination.
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