Boston Water And Sewer Commission (Mwra)

Boston, MA
MA3035000
People Served
675.6K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Suffolk County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • LE

    Lead

    Lead is a toxic metal that can leach into water from old pipes and plumbing fixtures. It harms brain development in children and has no safe exposure level.

    16.050 ppb
    EPA limit 15.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.009 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chloramine

Avg:1.980 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:0.820 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Copper

Avg:0.128 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:0.633 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:20.500 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb
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