Woburn is in a Level 1 – Mild Drought. On September 10, 2026, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Northeast Regions have improved to a Level-1 Mild Drought, which includes Woburn. “The rain we saw this summer is helping, and we’re encouraged to see conditions improve across the state,” said Secretary … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2025 City of Woburn Provides Update on PFAS Testing and Water Quality The City of Woburn remains committed to keeping our community informed about drinking water quality and PFAS testing. We conduct monthly testing for PFAS our drinking water, in full compliance with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection … Continued
The City of Woburn Water Department will resume water system flushing in Zone 6 on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, The hours of flushing will be from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Flushing will last approximately 14 business days, weather permitting. The flushing area will start at Montvale Avenue at Wood Street and include all streets … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2025 PFAS Water Treatment Plant Site Work Begins Construction Contract Awarded to R.H. White Companies, Inc. Woburn, MA – The City of Woburn is pleased to announce that R.H. White Companies, Inc. will begin site preparation work at the Horn Pond Water Treatment Plant this week. This is … Continued
The phones have been ringing at City Hall asking about a company offering to come into your home and test your water. It is a water filtration company sales representative reaching out to Woburn residents. We know that water is an essential service and regularly meet all state and federal water testing compliance requirements including … 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 is March 18 through 24, 2024—but remember that you can find and fix leaks inside and outside your home … Continued
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City in compliance with MA DEP PFAS6 MCL regulations for 3rd Quarter 7/1/23 -9/30/23. This is the 4th consecutive quarter in a row of MA DEP compliance, dating back to October 2022 Tap/Click here for a full PDF of this update.
The City of Woburn (the City) is committed to providing regular updates to our community about PFAS testing and providing high quality drinking water to our residents. The City conducts monthly testing for PFAS in its treated drinking water in accordance with all MassDEP requirements. Over the past nearly three years of testing, PFAS6 levels … Continued
What is Drinking Water Week? For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association (APWA) and its members have used Drinking Water Week as a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. The City of Woburn joins the APWA … Continued