Water Quality: Boston, MA
3 water systems • 675,937 people served
Some Concerns6
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
675,937
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Boston has 1 health-based violation on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Disinfection Byproducts. In total, 6 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 675,937 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
Water Systems Serving Boston
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA) | MA3035000 | Surface Water | 675,647 | 1 |
| NOQUOCHOKE VILLAGE LLC | MA4334092 | Groundwater | 180 | 3 |
| FIELDS AT SHERBORN CONDO TRUST | MA3269032 | Groundwater | 110 | 2 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.