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BWSC’s water is considered “soft” (has a lower mineral concentration-calcium and magnesium). This usually means less dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, or other soaps are needed.
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Awards
Over the years, Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) has received numerous industry awards for excellence in the financial, engineering and environmental fields. Some of the more recent awards include:
1992–2008 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
For 17 consecutive years (1992-2008), BWSC has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Current Expense Budget documents. This is the highest form of recognition in government budgeting and recognizes that BWSC’s Current Expense Budget met the GFOA program criteria as a policy document, an operation guide, a financial plan and a communications device.
1992–2007 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Received from the GFOA, this Certificate of Achievement has been awarded to BWSC for 16 consecutive years (1992-2007) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports. BWSC’s reporting was judged based on its conformity to Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and its compliance with other finance related legal and contractual provisions. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting.
2006 Boston Preservation Alliance’s Preservation Achievement Award
BWSC received the Preservation Achievement Award in 2006 for its significant renovation/restoration of the Back Bay Fens Gate Houses. The Gate Houses are two historic, granite buildings, one of which was built in 1882 by architect H. H. Richardson as part of Fredrick Law Olmstead’s Emerald Necklace Park System. BWSC was recognized for its outstanding work on restoring these important structures to their original design as well as significant engineering updates to the system that diverts wet weather flows into the Muddy River to prevent upstream flooding.
2006 The Boston Harbor Association’s John Ames Award
BWSC was honored by The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) with the John Ames Award for outstanding commitment to TBHA and Boston Harbor. BWSC consistently works to safeguard Boston Harbor through education and environmental programs. This honor is an acknowledgment of years of effort by BWSC to protect local resources.
2006 New England Water Works Associations’ Utility Service Award
BWSC was presented with the Utility Service Award by the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA) for outstanding service through leadership and active participation in NEWWA programs. This honor is in recognition of BWSC’s commitment to providing financial, in-kind and volunteer resources in an effort to advance public health, safety and welfare.
2004 and 2005 Utility Planning Network’s Utility Consortium
BWSC received the “Best Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Initiative in a North American Municipal Utility” from the Utility Planning Network’s Utility Consortium. BWSC has been a leader in AMR with the installation this system throughout the City of Boston. This radio frequency system eliminates estimated bills, reduces the number of visits by meter readers, creates the ability to track citywide distribution losses, improves response time for service disruptions and increases water conservation efforts. With the system in place, water usage is recorded daily and customers can review their water consumption online. Boston’s successful implementation of the program has gained nationwide attention for its efficiency and innovation.