May 4 2010
THIS INCIDENT IS CLOSED.
THIS PRESS RELEASE IS POSTED FOR THE RECORD ONLY.

Chelsea, MA – Water service to all MWRA customer communities east of Weston has been interrupted by a major water pipe break in Weston.  Due to this break, A BOIL WATER ORDER IS BEING ISSUED FOR DRINKING WATER FOR ALL MWRA COMMUNITIES EAST OF WESTON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 

In addition, emergency water conservation measures are being implemented for all impacted communities.  A complete list of MWRA water communities is included on this page.
 
MWRA is activating its emergency water supplies such as the Sudbury Aqueduct, Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Spot Pond Reservoir. THIS WATER WILL NOT BE SUITABLE FOR DRINKING, but can be used for bathing, flushing and fire protection.
 
The leak is located at the location where the MetroWest Water Supply Tunnel meets the City Tunnel on Recreation Road. This 120-inch diameter pipe transports water to our communities east of Weston – as far north as Wilmington and south to Stoughton.  Water is leaking into the Charles River at rate of over 8 million gallons an hour. MWRA crews are on site; engineers are assessing the situation to determine next steps.

Map of the MWRA Water System jpg | pdf

Updates will be posted on Mass.gov and MWRA’s website at www.mwra.com throughout the event.