Tap Water Quality in Cambridge, MA
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Cambridge Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~118,000 | Source: Fresh Pond Reservoir and MWRA backup supply
Cambridge Water Department draws primarily from Fresh Pond Reservoir and the Stony Brook Reservoir. Home to Harvard and MIT, the city maintains a high standard of water treatment. Like Boston, lead plumbing in older buildings is the primary tap water concern for residents.
Common water quality concerns in Cambridge
Lead from older plumbing
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PFAS
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Disinfection byproducts
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What's in your Cambridge water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Cambridge water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Cambridge, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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