It’s important to keep sidewalks in front of homes and businesses clear of ice and snow to avoid falls and injury. To avoid flood and traffic accidents, do not shovel snow from driveways and sidewalks into the street.
A Dewatering Permit application must be filed for certain discharges to the Commission's wastewater or storm drainage systems. It is necessary to research BWSC's wastewater maps to determine whether the discharge is to a sanitary sewer, combined sewer or storm drain. Click the link below to download a copy of the permit application. The final submission must be made to:
Mr. Francis M. McLaughlin
Manager, Engineering Customer Services
Boston Water and Sewer Commission
980 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02119
For more information please contact BWSC's Engineering Customer Service Department at (617) 989-7000.
Dewatering Permit Form