Water Dept. Wins 2013 Water System Award

To commemorate the annual National Drinking Water Week (May 5-11), the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) today announced the annual Public Water Systems Awards, given every year to large and small drinking water systems throughout the state. Since 1991, MassDEP has given these awards to acknowledge the many dedicated professionals whose accomplishments in maintaining consistent and safe delivery of  potable water to the residents of the Commonwealth are worthy of special commendation.  

“In 2012, the Commonwealth was fortunate to have 1,752 public water systems that consistently demonstrated outstanding performance that remains essential to public health and preservation of our natural resources,” said MassDEP Commissioner Kenneth Kimmell. “It is with pleasure that each year, from among the state’s many worthy public water systems, we note those whose effort we feel over the past year deserve special recognition.” 

The 2013 Public Water Systems Awards were announced today during a ceremony held at the Springfield Technical Community College. 

All of the state's public water systems were nominated simply by serving as a public water system. 

Consecutive System Awards 

Reading Water Department

Chicopee Water Department (MWRA)

Woodland Water District - Auburn

Southborough DPW, Water Division

Beverly Water Department

Glen Ridge Resident Trust - Dover

Marblehead Water Department (MWRA)

Rings Island Water District - Salisbury

Tyngsborough Water District

Watertown Water Department (MWRA)

North Dighton Fire District

Mattapoisett River Valley Water District