Important Information About Lead in Your Drinking Water Boston's drinking water is provided by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority from the Quabbin Reservoir, which is lead-free. However, lead can get into tap water through lead service lines or galvanized pipes connecting to the street and pipes in homes or businesses. 8| Running taps uninterrupted for two minutes in the morning helps to flush lead out, but if you have a lead service pipe, removing it is the safest solution. We offer up to $4,000 towards the cost of replacing private lead service lines for qualifying homeowners. For Lead Service Pipe Removal, call BWSC about it's Lead Service Replacement Incentive Program at 617-989-7888. Boston Water and Sewer Commission www.bwsc.org Important Information About Lead in Your Drinking Water Boston's drinking water is provided by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority from the Quabbin Reservoir, which is lead-free. However, lead can get into tap water through lead service lines or galvanized pipes connecting to the street and pipes in homes or businesses. 8 | Running taps uninterrupted for two minutes in the morning helps to flush lead out, but if you have a lead service pipe, removing it is the safest solution. We offer up to $4,000 towards the cost of replacing private lead service lines for qualifying homeowners. For Lead Service Pipe Removal, call BWSC about it's Lead Service Replacement Incentive Program at 617-989-7888. Boston Water and Sewer Commission www.bwsc.org