Malden’s water mains do not contain lead. However many properties have lead water services or components in their plumbing system which contain lead. We encourage property owners to update heir water systems to eliminate these components. The Malden Redevelopment Authority is offering low interest loans to replace lead water services, as well as other programs. The MRA can be reached at 781-397-1940.

No. The city’s policy is that there is only one water meter for each water service. All water used on a property needs to be metered and the bill for water and sewer use is based on the consumption shown on that meter.

The property owner would need to hire a land surveyor to layout the properties boundaries. Malden Engineering Dept. can assist by providing any plans we may have on file or by providing a list of surveyors known to our office.

A street which is accepted as a public way is owned and maintained by the city from property line to property line (back of sidewalk to back of sidewalk).

A Street which was never accepted as a public way. It is the responsibility of the property owners whom abut the private way to maintain it, as per city ordinance. The city does provide water and sewer service through a utility easement. Typically the city provides other city services such as snow plowing and trash removal as a courtesy.