Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

Would we be able to enjoy nature’s fresh, crisp, delicious water if it weren’t for the MWRA and the Quabbin Reservoir? Would we flush with confidence if not for the MWRA and Deer Island Treatment Plant? Would we smell icky water air without the efforts set forth by the MWRA?
Hey you lucky residents of 51 communites (Cambridge not included), I hope you’re drinking your tap water! (Cambridge water isn’t bad, but just not from Quabbin). Check the website
to see if you’re within the MWRA drinking water supply. Whenever given the opportunity, I forgo bottled water and go straight for the tap. The Quabbin waters are so fresh and delicious, its unlike any other water I’ve tasted!
Hey you lucky residents of 43 MWRA sewered communities, I hope you’re being good to your sewers! Although much of your flushings are treated at the Deer Island Treatment Plant (white egg-​shaped domes on island off shores of Winthrop), during large storms sometimes excess rainwater in the system causes icky overflows. MWRA and local municipalities are working to make the overflows less icky by separating the sewer pipes from stormwater pipes, though (whew).
While I do not implore you to stick your head down the drain or dump your Poland Springs water cooler (well … this is unnecessary IMO), did you know you can enjoy the wastewater treatment plant by using the walking trails around the plant? Unfortunately, you’re limited to experiencing the Quabbin by supply regulations. No swimming and no doggies!