Boston Commission (mwra), MA · Lead

Lead in Boston Commission (mwra) tap water

Lead was measured above the federal limit in Boston Commission (mwra). See the measured values, the EPA source, and what removes lead.

Supplier: BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA)Above guidelineScore 63/100

Lead in Boston Commission (mwra) tap water

Lead was measured above the federal limit in Boston Commission (mwra).

Above guideline

The 90th-percentile tap result was 22.5 µg/L (above the 15 µg/L action level).

The 90th-percentile tap result was 22.5 µg/L (above the 15 µg/L action level).

This page focuses on lead in Boston Commission (mwra); the full city report covers every measured contaminant.

Treatment capabilities that apply

  • NSF/ANSI 53 lead-certified filters
  • Reverse osmosis
  • Lead service line replacement
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NSF/ANSI 53 lead-reduction filter (optional)

lead

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Recommended because There is no safe level of lead, and older home plumbing can add it at the tap.

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Sources

UCMR5 Analytical Results
UCMR5 Analytical Results: BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA) (MA3035000)
US EPA · 2026-01-15
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State SDWIS Compliance Record
Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA) (MA3035000)
US EPA SDWIS · 2026-07-09
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