The Winchester Town Water, a public community water system under the Town Department of Public Works – Water and Sewer, provides water for about 22,192 residents living in the area of Winchester, Massachusetts. Established in 1850, the Winchester Town Water System is currently obtaining its supply via purchase directly from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), a public water and sewer services wholesaler, which draws water from surface water sources: Quabbin and Wachusett Reservoirs. Water from Ware River can also add to the supply when the demand arises.

Winchester Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Winchester 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.

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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 Winchester Public Works? 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, Winchester Public Works 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.

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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, Winchester Public Works 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 Winchester Water Department Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
15 Lake Street
Winchester, Massachusetts 01890

81-721-7109
"No email provided. Please visit the contact form." (https://www.winchester.us/Directory.aspx?DID=15)

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
81-721-7109

Pay Your Winchester Public Works Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the Winchester Public Works site. Winchester Public Works 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 Winchester Public Works 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 Winchester Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in Winchester, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the Winchester Public Works. Luckily, Winchester 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 Winchester, you'll need to stop your water service with the Winchester Public Works, 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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