Boston Water and Sewer Commission Headquarters (980 Harrison Ave) will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. For 24-hour emergency service, please call (617) 989-7900.
This program is for Schools & Childcare Facilities Only. BWSC is working with its contractor Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc, to arrange sampling appointments. Click here to learn more or to book an appointment. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission has developed a program to test the water in schools and childcare facilities in Boston as required by the regulation. The Lead and Copper Rule is a federal law that requires all public water systems to confirm the water they deliver is lead-free.
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617-498-4699
Other Lead Resources
Boston Public Health Commission or 617-534-5965
For information about the effects of lead exposure in children.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority or 617-242-5323
For information about your community's water supply, and a list of local laboratories that have been certified by DEP for testing water quality.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health or 1-800-532-9571
For information about the health effects of lead and how you can have your child's blood tested.
Environmental Protection Agency or 800-424-LEAD
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection or 617-292-5770
For information about where lead is found and how to protect your family.
Lead Safe Boston or 617-635-0190
Technical and financial assistance with grants of up to $8,500.00 per unit to remove lead-based paint from your home.