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Cambridge at a glance
Cambridge has its own water supply, a system of reservoirs it runs itself. Fresh Pond has supplied Cambridge drinking water since 1856. Cambridgeport's triple-deckers went up mostly in the late 1800s as housing for factory workers.
The city's Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance requires larger buildings to report energy use every year. Many older homes heat with boilers feeding radiators. The state's Mass Save program offers rebates and no-cost home energy assessments.
Nor'easters bring heavy snow and strong winds most winters. Much of East Cambridge grew up around factories near the Charles River and Lechmere.
Local utilities and rules
The Cambridge Water Department runs its own reservoirs, with water flowing from Hobbs Brook and Stony Brook to Fresh Pond for treatment. Wastewater goes to the city, with treatment at the MWRA's Deer Island plant. Eversource supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from Eversource. Building permits are handled by the Inspectional Services Department.
Questions about Cambridge
Who supplies water in Cambridge?
The Cambridge Water Department runs its own reservoirs, with water flowing from Hobbs Brook and Stony Brook to Fresh Pond for treatment. Billing and water quality questions go to them. For leaks inside your home, a plumber is the right call.
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from Eversource and natural gas from Eversource. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Cambridge need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the Inspectional Services Department, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
Massachusetts licenses plumbers and gas fitters through the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters, and licenses can be checked online. Massachusetts licenses electricians through the Board of State Examiners of Electricians, and you can check a license online. Ask for license or registration details and look them up before work starts.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before booking work on the building.
If you are not sure which trade fits your problem, call anyway and describe it. We will tell you if it sounds like a job for someone else.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Cambridge, depending on which independent pros are available.
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