Water & Sewer
The Water and Sewer Review Board was dissolved by Article 20 of the May 2, 2022 Annual Town Meeting.
The Town Administrator or his or her designee will hear water and sewer billing disputes and will make a binding decision as to a remedy, if any.
The Finance and Advisory Board shall meet yearly, to review the assessments and costs associated with the operation, maintenance and capital requirements of both systems to ensure such costs are just and equitable and in proportion to the benefits of the users.
The Finance and Advisory Board and the Town Administrator shall hold a public hearing to receive citizens input on the current year, the proposed budget and rates for the next fiscal year and any other information as may be requested concerning the water and sewer departments. Said meeting shall result in a rate recommendation made by the Town Administrator prior to Annual Town Meeting.
This page was created to provide our residents/water & sewer rate payers with valuable information.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
MWRA is a Massachusetts public authority established by an act of the Legislature in 1984 to provide wholesale water and sewer services. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority provides wholesale water and sewer services to 3.1 million people and more than 5,500 businesses in 61 communities in eastern and central Massachusetts including Stoneham.
MWRA 2025 Annual Water Quality Report & Test Results
MWRA 2024 Full Retail Rate Survey
MWRA 2024 Retail Rate Survey Stoneham
MWRA Water & Sewer Rates and Assessment Information
Town of Stoneham Water & Sewer Department
The Stoneham Public Works Water/Sewer Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Town’s 5 sewer pumping stations, approximately 75 miles of water mains, and 800 fire hydrants. They also maintain 75 miles of sewer and 6,100 water service connections and water meters. Employees also assist in snow removal, emergency response and other Departmental functions as needed.
Water & Sewer Department Homepage