Everett Water Dept. receives Public Water System Compliance Award

Award recognizes Everett’s compliance with drinking water regulations

Special to The Advocate

The City of Everett Water Department recently received the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ 2024 Public Water System Compliance Award. The award, which is given by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), recognizes the City of Everett’s compliance with drinking water regulations in 2023 and the previous five years. To meet the requirements to receive the award, the City of Everett demonstrated excellent water service to the public, no violations or compliance issues, and efforts that support overall public water supply service.

“Maintaining a public drinking supply is a critical city function,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I think our residents can take comfort in knowing that our Water Department has received this recognition of our work to continuously strive to provide the highest quality of service to our community.”

“Clean and sufficient drinking water doesn’t happen by accident. It’s because of the hard work of people like those being recognized with this award,” said MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple. “I’m honored to publicly commend the Everett Water Department for their exceptional service and distinguished work protecting the health of their community.”

Through ongoing initiatives, such as weekly bacteria sampling, frequent valve exercising, yearly lead and copper sampling and semi-annual hydrant flushing, the Water Department is able to continuously maintain Everett’s drinking water and the proper function of the water system. Additionally, the Department runs the Cross Connection Control Program to prevent hazards from entering the drinking water supply.

For 38 years, MassDEP has recognized and awarded exemplary systems that have reached meritorious service for their work during the previous calendar year. For more information about the award, please visit www.mass.gov/info-details/2024-public-water-system-awards.