Water & Sewer Divisions

The Water Division maintains roughly 140 miles of water distribution mains ranging in diameter from 4 inches to 24 inches including over 1400 fire hydrants and 11,000 water service connections. Our divisions are also providing over 1600 Digsafe mark outs for water and sewer infrastructure to contractors and property owners throughout the Town of Danvers. Our water treatment plant operates a state-certified laboratory for water bacterial analysis and ensures compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Act and our Modified Drinking Water Permit Requirements with The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Our Sewer Division maintains over 110 miles of gravity sewer main, 4 miles of sewer force main, 13 sewer pump stations that service approximately 9,200 sewer service connections while maintaining compliance with all applicable EPA and DEP Regulations.


  1. Water Main Flushing

    The Danvers Department of Public Works Water Division is scheduled to flush hydrants starting Friday, September 15, through Friday, September 29. Read on...
  2. Locust St Water Main Replacement Project

    Scheduled to start on Monday, July 31, construction will begin on Locust St (from Betsy’s Way to Worthington Ave) to improve the service and liability of the municipal water distribution system. Read on...
  3. 2022 Annual Water Quality Report

    The 2022 Annual Water Quality report is now available. Read on...
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