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.
Today is National pastry Day! Whether you're a home cook or a professional pastry chef, after achieving that perfect golden crust, remember to dispose of any excess fats, oils, and grease in a can, then throw it in the trash. FOG should never go down the drain; it can lead to massive backups!
December 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Today is National pastry Day! Whether you're a home cook or a professional pastry chef, after achieving that perfect golden crust, remember to dispose of any excess fats, oils, and grease in a can, then throw it in the trash. FOG should never go down the drain; it can lead to massive backups!
Students are getting ready for winter break and we’re sending them home with knowledge that Fats Oils and Grease (FOG) can’t go down the drain! FOG can cause plumbing backups: protect your drains and toss FOG in the trash! #WeAreAllConnected
December 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Students are getting ready for winter break and we’re sending them home with knowledge that Fats Oils and Grease (FOG) can’t go down the drain! FOG can cause plumbing backups: protect your drains and toss FOG in the trash! #WeAreAllConnected
BWSC provides “Best Tasting” award winning water to nearly 90,000 customers. We want to ensure it reaches your faucets tasting just as great! Did you know BWSC has a FREE lead pipe replacement program for Boston property owners? Call our Lead Hotline if interested at 617-989-7888.
December 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
BWSC provides “Best Tasting” award winning water to nearly 90,000 customers. We want to ensure it reaches your faucets tasting just as great! Did you know BWSC has a FREE lead pipe replacement program for Boston property owners? Call our Lead Hotline if interested at 617-989-7888.
Recently BWSC staff participated in our annual Grease Lid Giveaway. Missed our event? Tomorrow we will be at Mattapan Public Library from 1:30-3:30. Stop by the table to learn about available programs and discounts and pick up a free grease lid while supplies last!
December 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Recently BWSC staff participated in our annual Grease Lid Giveaway. Missed our event? Tomorrow we will be at Mattapan Public Library from 1:30-3:30. Stop by the table to learn about available programs and discounts and pick up a free grease lid while supplies last!
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Friendly reminder, Boston: Curbside leaf and yard waste collection ends this Friday, December 5.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the program! Your leaf and yard waste is turned into nutrient-rich compost, helping our city move toward our Zero Waste goals. 🍃 🍂 🍁
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the program! Your leaf and yard waste is turned into nutrient-rich compost, helping our city move toward our Zero Waste goals. 🍃 🍂 🍁
December 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Friendly reminder, Boston: Curbside leaf and yard waste collection ends this Friday, December 5.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the program! Your leaf and yard waste is turned into nutrient-rich compost, helping our city move toward our Zero Waste goals. 🍃 🍂 🍁
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the program! Your leaf and yard waste is turned into nutrient-rich compost, helping our city move toward our Zero Waste goals. 🍃 🍂 🍁
Last week we enjoyed our classroom presentations at the Ohrenberger school in #WestRoxbury. Students discovered that wipes, even those that claim to be “disposable” should not be flushed. To help prevent sewer backups, dispose of all wipes in the trash. www.bwsc.org/environment-...
December 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Last week we enjoyed our classroom presentations at the Ohrenberger school in #WestRoxbury. Students discovered that wipes, even those that claim to be “disposable” should not be flushed. To help prevent sewer backups, dispose of all wipes in the trash. www.bwsc.org/environment-...
During our first very cold week of December and a chance of snow tomorrow! This would be a good time to keep your house winterized to help reduce the chances of frozen pipes!
December 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
During our first very cold week of December and a chance of snow tomorrow! This would be a good time to keep your house winterized to help reduce the chances of frozen pipes!
The BWSC FOG campaign continues at a location near you! We have a representative on hand with tips about BWSC programs. Stop by the table, make a payment and pick up a free grease lid while supplies last!
December 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The BWSC FOG campaign continues at a location near you! We have a representative on hand with tips about BWSC programs. Stop by the table, make a payment and pick up a free grease lid while supplies last!
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