Water service in Essex County may be provided by the county water authority, individual municipal water departments, or rural water districts, depending on where a property is located. There are 14 Water Departments locations in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Property owners in Essex County who are connecting a new building to public water or requesting a new meter installation should contact the applicable water department well in advance, as permit review, inspection scheduling, and tap fee collection may take several weeks before service can begin.
List of Essex County, Massachusetts Water Departments
Danvers Water Department
Haverhill Water Department
Lawrence Water Department
Georgetown Water Department
Beverly Water Department
Ipswich Town Of, Water Plant
Lynnfield Water Department
Ipswich Water Treatment
Topsfield Water Department
Beverly Sewer Department
Newburyport Sewer Department
Rowley Town Water Department
Rowley Water Department
Marblehead Town Water Department
Residents of Essex County who rely on private wells rather than a public water system should contact the county health department for information about voluntary testing programs. The county water department can advise on whether extending public water service to a private-well property is feasible in your area.
You may also find Water Departments locations in neighboring counties including Essex, Middlesex.