City Water Report

Is Boston, MA Tap Water Safe?

3,335,647 residents served·2 utility providers

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

Overall Risk Level

Low Concern

No Concern
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Moderate
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Critical

Minor detections below regulatory limits. Routine monitoring adequate.

Overall rating reflects the worst risk level among all utilities serving Boston. Individual utility pages have full violation details.

Water Providers in Boston

The following utilities serve Boston based on EPA service-area data. Your water bill is the most reliable way to confirm your provider.

Active Contaminant Violations in Boston

The following contaminants have exceeded EPA legal limits and remain open in the federal database.

Lead

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS federal compliance database. Violation status reflects the most recent update from EPA. Always verify current water quality with your utility's Consumer Confidence Report or contact them directly.

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Data Sources & Provenance

All data on this page is sourced from official U.S. government or public datasets.

EPA SDWIS — Violation & Compliance DataFederal drinking water databaseView source
EPA ECHO — Facility ReportsView source
Last updated: 2026-04-19
High Confidence
Annual refresh cycle

Boston at a Glance

StateMassachusetts
Utilities2
Population Served3,335,647
Overall Risklow
Open Health Violations1

Service area match is likely but not guaranteed. Your water bill is the most reliable way to confirm your provider.