Water Quality in Boston, MA
Detailed water quality data for Boston, Massachusetts including contaminant levels, EPA comparisons, AquaScore™ grading, and treatment recommendations.
Water utility: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
Water source: Quabbin Reservoir, Wachusett Reservoir.
Key Contaminants Found
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Lead
- Chloroform
- Fluoride
Boston benefits from one of the best-protected municipal water supplies in the country. The Quabbin Reservoir watershed is virtually uninhabited. Lead from older building plumbing is the main concern.