D26/100
REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 62,186 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA3248000
Violations
19
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.008 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA)
Is REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) water safe to drink?
REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) water receives a grade of D (26/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 19 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) have any EPA violations?
Yes, REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, TT, MCL. 13 are health-based violations.
How many people does REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serve?
REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serves approximately 62,186 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Revere.
What type of water does REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) provide?
REVERE WATER DIVISION (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 MA3248000.
How does REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) scores 26/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.