DPW Water Division

A Division of Belmont's Department of Public Works

 

Final water & sewer readings are done by Belmont Light, please call them at 617-993-2800 to schedule a final read when selling your home.

MWRA's Response to PFAS in Drinking Water

You may have read an article in the Boston Globe about PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) in some Massachusetts drinking water supplies. MWRA monitors these chemicals in your water supply. Recent testing shows that the sum of the six PFAS compounds in MWRA reservoirs was zero-well below the new MassDEP regulatory standard.

PFAS refers to a class of human-made chemicals typically associated with manufacturing of non-stick coatings, water-proofing and stain-proofing treatments. They have also been associated with certain fire-fighting foams. These compounds are persistent in the environment and have been used for decades in a number of everyday products.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) set a standard of 20 parts per trillion on October 2, 2020 for the sum of six PFAS compounds (called PFAS6). MWRA has carried out testing for these compounds since then, and began quarterly testing in January 2021, when the new regulations became effective. As expected, given MWRA’s well-protected watersheds and reservoirs, MWRA easily met the new standard. No more than trace amounts were detected (too low to be quantified). MWRA will continue to perform testing and closely monitor developments in the science around this issue.

For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.mwra.com/watertesting/pfas/pfastestsinfo.html.


 

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BELMONT WATER IS NOW MONTHLY BILLING

In a continuing effort to improve our water service to you, the Department of Public Works, Water Division, is implementing a Town wide upgrade to our water metering system starting in January 2019.  This includes installing a new water meter and/or water meter reading device at your home or business.  This installation is mandatory and will be at no additional charge. The Town has hired the installation services of BayState WinnSupply who will be notifying our water customers by mail to set up an appointment for the installation. The Town wide plan is to have the new smart meter system installed in 14-16 months and you will be notified several weeks ahead when BayState WinnSupply is working in your area. For more details and information on the new smart meter program, please call the Water Division at 617.993.2700.

If you have lost the letter from Baystate Winnworks you can call 1-866-983-8080 to schedule your appointment.

 

The Water Division is governed by a three-member appointed Water Advisory Board who serve three year terms. Daily operational routines are detailed to the Water Manager and staff.

To e-mail BelmontDPW@belmont-ma.gov