Boston Residents Face Uncertainty as City's Water Supply Faces Potential Crisis A recent report has sparked concerns over the reliability of Boston's water supply, with some warning that the city's aging infrastructure may be on the brink of collapse. Residents are left wondering if they will have access to clean drinking water in the coming years. The issue is compounded by the fact that Boston's water supply is sourced from the Quabbin and Wachusett reservoirs, which are over 70 miles away, making it a complex and expensive system to maintain. As the city's population continues to grow, the strain on the water supply is becoming increasingly apparent, leaving officials scrambling to find a solution.