Press Release: 6/13/2025

MWRA Distributes Annual Water Quality Report to Thousands of Residents

June 12, 2025

Report Highlights MWRA’s Continued Efforts to Provide High Quality Water from the “Forest to Faucet” for 40 years

CHELSEA- To keep residents informed with the most up-to-date information regarding the drinking water system, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) has begun mailing its Annual Water Quality Report to every household within its service area. The MWRA provides high quality water to over 2.7 million people in fifty-three municipalities in the eastern and central parts of the Commonwealth.

“This year, MWRA turns 40 and throughout the year we are celebrating the work of revitalizing our drinking water system, delivering the nation’s best tasting water, and the clean-up of Boston Harbor.” said Fred Laskey, MWRA Executive Director. “This report provides you with the results of our drinking water testing for 2024. Our state-of-the-art surveillance system monitors your water every step of the way, from forest to faucet. Once again, MWRA met every state and federal standard and the quality of your drinking water is excellent.”

The report is distributed to over 850,000 homes in the MWRA service area as required under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Community-specific inserts also provide information about local water systems within the MWRA’s service area. The reports, including a Spanish language version, are available online and can be translated into dozens of languages. Larger-print versions are available upon request.

The report also highlights MWRA aggressive action to reduce the risk of lead in drinking water by partnering with municipalities throughout its service area. Since 2016, the Authority has provided $44 million in zero-interest loans to 17 communities, replacing thousands of lead service lines and safeguarding public health.

For more information about the reports or the MWRA in general, please visit the Authority’s website at www.mwra.com or call 617-242-5323.

Link to the 2024 Annual Water Quality Report