What is MAWARN? (Scroll to bottom of page to view current list of members.)
The Massachusetts WARN (Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network) allows water and wastewater systems in Massachusetts to receive rapid mutual aid and assistance from other systems in Massachusetts to restore services damaged by natural or man-made incidents. Utilities sign the MAWARN standard agreement, which then allows them to share resources with any other system in Massachusetts that has also signed the standard agreement.
Why do we need MAWARN?
Water and wastewater systems provide our communities with a life-sustaining resource that is of vital importance to maintaining public health, sanitation, and safety. When water and wastewater services are interrupted for extended periods of time, a community's well-being quickly deteriorates, as evidenced by Hurricane Katrina. And without adequate water supply, our communities are vulnerable to devastating fires. By restoring water and wastewater service in the most efficient manner possible, MAWARN provides renewed hope for fast recovery from such disasters.
Who can participate?
MAWARN is available to all public water and wastewater systems in Massachusetts. Participation is voluntary, and is not mandated by any local, state, or federal regulation. There is no fee to participate in the program.
What role does the agreement play?
During an emergency, the process and procedures to give and receive mutual aid and assistance are governed by the articles in the MAWARN agreement. The agreement covers issues such as requesting assistance, giving assistance, reimbursement, worker's compensation, and dispute resolution.
Current Members
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This member list will be updated as new members sign on. Below are current members of the MAWARN (as of November 5, 2008):
- Auburn Water District
- Boston Water and Sewer Commission
- Buzzards Bay Water District
- Chelmsford Water District
- Cherry Valley & Rochdale Water District
- Deerfield Fire District
- East Longmeadow DPW
- Fire District No. 1, South Hadley
- Town of Greenfield DPW
- Orange Water Department
- South Hadley Wastewater Treatment Plant - Chicopee
- Springfield Water and Sewer Commission
- Town of Sterling DPW/Water Operations Division
- Turners Falls Water Department
- Westford Water Department