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Boston, MA Water Quality Testing Results
Drinking water quality data for Boston, MA based on official EPA compliance records. This page covers all 2 EPA-tracked water systems serving Boston.
No current health violations on record
No open health-based violations are recorded for Boston's water providers. Water meets current federal standards.
Overall Water Quality — Boston
No Concerns Detected
Water meets all safety standards with no detected exceedances.
Overall rating reflects the worst risk level among all utilities serving Boston. Individual utility pages have full violation details.
Water utilities serving Boston, MA
The following utilities serve Boston based on EPA service-area data. Your water bill is the most reliable way to confirm your provider.
Active Drinking Water Violations in Boston
The following health-based violations remain open in the EPA SDWIS federal database — the contaminant exceeded its legal limit and has not yet been formally resolved.
| Utility | Records |
|---|---|
| Boston Water and Sewer Commission (mwra) | View records → |
Source: EPA SDWIS. Open violations indicate the utility has not yet formally resolved the finding in the federal database. Contact your utility for current status.
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Mwra
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (mwra)
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
PFAS monitoring records — Massachusetts
1 water system in Massachusetts with EPA UCMR 5 records
Active drinking water violations
1 open health-based violation on record — view official EPA SDWIS data
Lead in Massachusetts drinking water
State-specific lead data, violation utilities, and testing guidance
PFAS in Massachusetts drinking water
State-specific PFAS data, MCL context, and treatment options
Certified water testing labs in Massachusetts
Labs certified for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and filtration guides with cost ranges
Data sources and methodology
How WaterUtilityReport.com sources and validates official EPA data
Common Questions About Boston Drinking Water
Is Boston tap water safe to drink?
1 open health-based violation recorded across Boston utilities
Does Boston have PFAS records?
1 water system serving Boston have EPA UCMR 5 PFAS records
What official contamination records exist for Boston utilities?
Official EPA SDWIS violations and UCMR 5 PFAS sampling records with source links
How do I get my water tested in Massachusetts?
Find state-certified labs for PFAS, lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing in Massachusetts
What treatment options remove Boston water contaminants?
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and whole-home filtration guides
What is the overall water quality rating for Boston?
Massachusetts state overview — utility directory, violations, and PFAS data
Public drinking water datasets may not include every recent test, private well result, household plumbing issue, or local advisory. Use this page as a starting point, not as a substitute for official guidance, your utility's Consumer Confidence Report, or professional testing.
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Boston at a Glance
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