Bottled Water Rebate Program – UPDATE – 1/6/2023 The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a new drinking water regulation that limits the sum of six PFAS compounds (known as the PFAS6) to 20 parts per trillion (ppt). The new drinking water standard requires public water suppliers to test for the presence of PFAS6. … Continued
Despite recent rain events, the majority of Massachusetts is still in a Level 3 – Critical Drought status, as described below. All residents and businesses should continue to do whatever they can to conserve water. For tips on conserving water at home, click here! The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has declared … Continued
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has declared a Level 3 – Critical Drought in the Northeast and Central Regions of the Commonwealth, which includes the City of Woburn. With over five months of below normal rainfall, drought has set in all across the state, and intensified in some regions. Streamflow is … Continued
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has declared a Level 2-Significant Drought in the Northeast and Southeast Regions of the Commonwealth, which includes Woburn. The current drought status is due to over three months of below normal rainfall. The last declared drought was from January-August of 2021. As drought conditions worsen and … Continued
Contractors for MASS DOT will begin roadwork on Salem Street and Cedar Street 3/21/2022 Salem Street Cedar Street Paving Map For immediate release: March 18, 2022 Media Advisory: Woburn Daytime Lane Closures on Salem Street and Cedar Street Closures are scheduled for weekdays, 7 a.m. until 3:30 … Continued
Are you ready to chase down leaks? Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, so each year we hunt down the drips during Fix a Leak Week. Fix a Leak Week starts today, March 14 through 20, 2022—but remember that you can find and fix leaks inside and outside your … Continued
City Of Woburn Water Dispenser Woburn Senior Center, 144 School Street Mass DEP has approved the Woburn Water Department’s (Woburn) request to place into service a water bottle filling station that is part of the City’s Short-Term Corrective Action Plan to address PFAS6 detected in Woburn’s drinking water. The water dispenser is free of charge … Continued
National Water Main Cleaning Co. (NWMCC) is scheduled to continue television inspection of rehabilitated sewers on Monday, February 14, 2022, through Friday, February 18, 2022. NWMCC will be working between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM on the following streets: Bow Street Carter Road Eastern Avenue Fairview Road First Street High Street Hilltop … Continued
Annual Water System Flushing Program The City of Woburn Water Department will be conducting water system flushing throughout the City beginning Monday, May 10, 2021. System flushing will continue through the next few months. Flushing of the water system will be conducted on weekdays between the hours of 8:30am to 3pm. The program will be completed … Continued
Public Works Week 2021 Our Public Works personnel design, install, maintain, and manage our City infrastructure. This includes everything from the water, sewer and drainage systems, to the roads, sidewalks and parks throughout the City of Woburn. Their work is done in all kinds of weather, night and day, and is vital to the public … Continued