Boston, MA Water Quality
Boston, MA has 1 public water system serving 675,647 people. The average Water Safety Score is 87/100 (B). 1 health violation are on record.
Water Systems in Boston
Contaminants Detected in Boston Water
| Contaminant | Systems Detected | Exceeding MCL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Filter Effluent | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Boston has 1 public water system serving 675,647 people. The average Water Safety Score is 87/100. There are 1 health violation on record. Check individual systems below for details.
Boston water systems have detected 1 contaminant, including Combined Filter Effluent. No contaminant exceedances above EPA limits are currently recorded.
The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) weighs health-based violations (40%), contaminant exceedances (30%), enforcement history (20%), and monitoring violations (10%). Scores are based on EPA SDWIS data from the last 10 years.
Request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), consider an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into NSF-certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.
Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System. City data aggregates all public water systems serving the municipality.