The Gardner Water Department, a public community water system under the City Water/Sewer Department, provides water for about 19,418 residents living in the area of Gardner, Massachusetts. Established in 1923, the Gardner Water Department System is currently obtaining its supply from a blend of sources: surface water from the Cowee Pond, Perley Brook, and Crystal Lake, all of which are located in Gardner; and groundwater from Snake Pond Well Treatment to help with seasonal water demand.

Gardner Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Gardner Water Department to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way.

B+

Good

WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

What about Gardner Water Department? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.

As you can see, Gardner Water Department received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

B+

Good

WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

As you can see, Gardner Water Department received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

Contact Gardner Water Department Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
99 Heywood Street
Gardner, Massachusetts 01440

978-630-8791
rwaters@gardner-ma.gov

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
978-632-5600

Pay Your Gardner Water Department Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the Gardner Water Department site. Gardner Water Department accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

Want to create a new account?

You can create a new account on the Gardner Water Department website. Once you create the account, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit. Click here to create an account.

Want to pay without an account?

You can make a one-time payment without creating an account. You will need to have your credit or debit card in order to make the one time payment. Click here to make a one time payment.

How to Start Gardner Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in Gardner, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the Gardner Water Department. Luckily, Gardner has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in Gardner, you'll need to stop your water service with the Gardner Water Department, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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