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.
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Stocking up for Thanksgiving this weekend? If you’re at any of these locations stop by our table and get a free grease lid. Grease can cause massive sewer backups. When cooking turkey next week have a plan to get that grease into the trash never down the drain. #FOG
Did you catch the 10 minutes of snow Boston had yesterday? Even though nothing stuck, good reminder to make sure your home is winterized. Check out our tips to help protect your home from frozen pipes. www.bwsc.org/residential-...
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Did you catch the 10 minutes of snow Boston had yesterday? Even though nothing stuck, good reminder to make sure your home is winterized. Check out our tips to help protect your home from frozen pipes. www.bwsc.org/residential-...
Stocking up for Thanksgiving this weekend? If you’re at any of these locations stop by our table and get a free grease lid. Grease can cause massive sewer backups. When cooking turkey next week have a plan to get that grease into the trash never down the drain. #FOG
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Stocking up for Thanksgiving this weekend? If you’re at any of these locations stop by our table and get a free grease lid. Grease can cause massive sewer backups. When cooking turkey next week have a plan to get that grease into the trash never down the drain. #FOG
BWSC is committed to delivering award winning water to Boston 24/7. We won the National “Best of the Best” and we are looking to do it again!
November 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
BWSC is committed to delivering award winning water to Boston 24/7. We won the National “Best of the Best” and we are looking to do it again!
BWSC Construction will be performing an emergency gate valve replacement from planned work done last night on Boylston Street on Tremont. This repair will affect traffic on Tremont Street and Boylston, water services will be affected on Tremont St and Washington St, updates to follow.
November 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
BWSC Construction will be performing an emergency gate valve replacement from planned work done last night on Boylston Street on Tremont. This repair will affect traffic on Tremont Street and Boylston, water services will be affected on Tremont St and Washington St, updates to follow.
Providing safe drinking water is a top priority of BWSC. BWSC has a FREE lead pipe replacement program for Boston property owners. This will cover the service line which runs from the water main to the water meter in your home or business. Call our Lead Hotline 617-989-7888. bwsc.org/environment-...
November 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Providing safe drinking water is a top priority of BWSC. BWSC has a FREE lead pipe replacement program for Boston property owners. This will cover the service line which runs from the water main to the water meter in your home or business. Call our Lead Hotline 617-989-7888. bwsc.org/environment-...
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What is a smoke test and how does it help keep sewer lines running smoothly? Check out our latest video!
November 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
What is a smoke test and how does it help keep sewer lines running smoothly? Check out our latest video!
What is a smoke test and how does it help keep sewer lines running smoothly? Check out our latest video!
November 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
What is a smoke test and how does it help keep sewer lines running smoothly? Check out our latest video!
Thank you NE-AWWA for voting BWSC’s tap water the best tasting in New England. Get ready to cheer us on in Washington D.C. in June as we compete for National Best Tasting Tap Water. Boston, in 2014 won the National “Best of the Best” and we are looking to do it again!
November 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Thank you NE-AWWA for voting BWSC’s tap water the best tasting in New England. Get ready to cheer us on in Washington D.C. in June as we compete for National Best Tasting Tap Water. Boston, in 2014 won the National “Best of the Best” and we are looking to do it again!
Just like that Open Streets is over for the year. It was great getting out in the community and supporting local businesses! Thank you for hydrating from our water truck with Boston’s voted Best Tasting Tap 2025! #WeAreAllConnected
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Just like that Open Streets is over for the year. It was great getting out in the community and supporting local businesses! Thank you for hydrating from our water truck with Boston’s voted Best Tasting Tap 2025! #WeAreAllConnected
Today is National Donut Day, maybe this year you want to make your own. After frying them up and adding your own twist, make sure to dispose of extra oils in a can then trash. Fats, Oils and Grease can never go down the drain, it will cause massive backups! #NationalDonutDay
November 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Today is National Donut Day, maybe this year you want to make your own. After frying them up and adding your own twist, make sure to dispose of extra oils in a can then trash. Fats, Oils and Grease can never go down the drain, it will cause massive backups! #NationalDonutDay
No those aren’t ghosts in the sewer, far scarier. Those are “flushable” wipes. They cause some serious backups in the sewer. #KeepWipesOutOfPipes #Halloween
October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
No those aren’t ghosts in the sewer, far scarier. Those are “flushable” wipes. They cause some serious backups in the sewer. #KeepWipesOutOfPipes #Halloween
Halloween is approaching and there is nothing scarier than a sewer backup! Keep Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) from going down your drain. #Halloween
October 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Halloween is approaching and there is nothing scarier than a sewer backup! Keep Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) from going down your drain. #Halloween
BWSC got word there was fire safety day at The Mather School, so the Water Truck and BWSC staff had to see it! We had a great time keeping students hydrated. Thank you for inviting us!
October 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
BWSC got word there was fire safety day at The Mather School, so the Water Truck and BWSC staff had to see it! We had a great time keeping students hydrated. Thank you for inviting us!
It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Did you know? BWSC offers free lead pipe replacement for Boston property owners. Check out our latest PSA on lead here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBJV...
Lead Hotline PSA 2025
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October 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Did you know? BWSC offers free lead pipe replacement for Boston property owners. Check out our latest PSA on lead here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBJV...
Today is Imagine a Day Without Water. This is a great time to think about why we use water every day and how to conserve it whenever possible. Here are some tips to get you started! www.bwsc.org/environment-...
October 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Today is Imagine a Day Without Water. This is a great time to think about why we use water every day and how to conserve it whenever possible. Here are some tips to get you started! www.bwsc.org/environment-...
We had a ball at the MassQ Ball recently! Between performances attendees came by the Water Truck to keep hydrated. Thank you for inviting us! #WeAreAllConnected
October 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We had a ball at the MassQ Ball recently! Between performances attendees came by the Water Truck to keep hydrated. Thank you for inviting us! #WeAreAllConnected
BWSC crews responding to a water main break on 34 1st Ave in Charlestown. 20 services are affected updates to follow.
October 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
BWSC crews responding to a water main break on 34 1st Ave in Charlestown. 20 services are affected updates to follow.
This week is Fire Prevention week. One of the best ways for BWSC to keep up with fire safety is to keep our thousands of hydrants running smoothly incase of an emergency. Find hydrants near you! bwsc.org/environment-...
Big thank you to @fire.boston.gov for your commitment to keeping Boston safe.
Big thank you to @fire.boston.gov for your commitment to keeping Boston safe.
October 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This week is Fire Prevention week. One of the best ways for BWSC to keep up with fire safety is to keep our thousands of hydrants running smoothly incase of an emergency. Find hydrants near you! bwsc.org/environment-...
Big thank you to @fire.boston.gov for your commitment to keeping Boston safe.
Big thank you to @fire.boston.gov for your commitment to keeping Boston safe.
With the heavy rain this morning, BWSC crews will be positioned in low-lying and problematic areas throughout Boston for immediate response.
To report flooding, contact Operations at 617-989-7900
To report flooding, contact Operations at 617-989-7900
October 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
With the heavy rain this morning, BWSC crews will be positioned in low-lying and problematic areas throughout Boston for immediate response.
To report flooding, contact Operations at 617-989-7900
To report flooding, contact Operations at 617-989-7900
Earlier this week BWSC staff visited Simmons University for the unveiling of the Bioswale at the corner of Avenue Louis Pasteur and Fenway! A Bioswale is an innovative way to manage stormwater & cut down on pollutants before they go down the catchbasin. Read more here: www.bwsc.org/environment-...
October 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Earlier this week BWSC staff visited Simmons University for the unveiling of the Bioswale at the corner of Avenue Louis Pasteur and Fenway! A Bioswale is an innovative way to manage stormwater & cut down on pollutants before they go down the catchbasin. Read more here: www.bwsc.org/environment-...
Tonight at sunset is the start of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. BWSC wishes those who observe it peace and fulfillment.
October 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Tonight at sunset is the start of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. BWSC wishes those who observe it peace and fulfillment.
Interested in working for BWSC? We're looking for a Construction Site Engineer! Use the link to check out the job and apply careers-bwsc.icims.com/jobs/1169/co... Find all other job openings at bwsc.org/about/careers
October 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Interested in working for BWSC? We're looking for a Construction Site Engineer! Use the link to check out the job and apply careers-bwsc.icims.com/jobs/1169/co... Find all other job openings at bwsc.org/about/careers
First leaves falling already? Whether you rake leaves or use it for a natural fertilizer to help soil maintain moisture. Keep them out of catch basins, it is important to keep catch basins clear, so stormwater has a place to go!
September 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
First leaves falling already? Whether you rake leaves or use it for a natural fertilizer to help soil maintain moisture. Keep them out of catch basins, it is important to keep catch basins clear, so stormwater has a place to go!
Planning on showing your creative side at Massq Ball 25 October 4th in the Arnold Arboretum? The Water Truck will be attendance keeping you hydrated while you take in nature and art! Interested? Learn more here: www.massqball.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Planning on showing your creative side at Massq Ball 25 October 4th in the Arnold Arboretum? The Water Truck will be attendance keeping you hydrated while you take in nature and art! Interested? Learn more here: www.massqball.com