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The State has announced that Cambridge and the Northeast Region of the Commonwealth has been downgraded from a Level 1 – Mild Drought to Level 0 - Normal Conditions.

Contact Jamie O'Connell at the Cambridge Water Department

Rain gardens are engineered to use specific soil and plants that absorb and filter stormwater, and are a cost-effective, beautiful way to naturally clean runoff and protect from flooding. Green infrastructure has never looked so good!

Business call do their part to keep waterways clean.

The City of Cambridge, the City of Somerville, and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority are collaborating on CSO Control plans to protect and improve our water resources.

The high temperatures and humidity in the summer can result in peak demand on New England’s electricity supply, especially during extreme heat, which can have air conditioners and fans working overtime.

Join the Valente staff to celebrate the reopening of the Valente Branch Library! Reconnect with neighbors and enjoy refreshments, crafts, and games. Weather permitting, the party will take place on the front patio space.

Engineering Department Staff Information

With temperatures expected to rise into the upper 80s this week, the City of Cambridge is excited to welcome the return of waterplay season! Waterplay features at many neighborhood parks and playgrounds are now open for the summer and offer a fun, free way for kids to cool off and stay active.

The Street and Sewer Maintenance Division maintains 244 miles of sewer and storm water pipelines, more than 4,500 catch basins, 84 sewer and storm water pumps, and 11 generators