Boston Water And Sewer Commission (Mwra)

Boston, MA
MA3035000

Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.

  • 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 past ten years.

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

Nitrate

Avg:0.620 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm

Summary

People Served
675.6K
Surface Water
Suffolk County
Data from 2023
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