Deer Island Treatment Plant

Fred Laskey is preparing to retire after 25 years of running the MWRA

Laskey, 68, is retiring from his job running the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, which provides water and sewer services for dozens...

Mass. authorities want to give up on solving the Charles River's sewage problem

As someone who has been helping monitor the Charles River's water quality for the past 17 years, I know very well that a spike in bacteria...

Massachusetts revolving fund deal meets infrastructure needs

The Deer Island wastewater treatment plant in Boston is owned by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, the largest borrower from the...

MWRA sues contractor for $4.3 million over wind turbine damage on Deer Island; company denies allegations

The turbine “suffered a catastrophic failure" the MWRA said in its lawsuit.