C55/100
EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 49,075 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA3093000
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.006 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: June 1, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
Is EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) water safe to drink?
EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 10 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) have any EPA violations?
Yes, EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR, TT, MCL. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serve?
EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves approximately 49,075 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Everett.
What type of water does EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) provide?
EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MA3093000.
How does EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
EVERETT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) scores 55/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.