Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA)
REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) delivers tap water graded D (64/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 62,186 residents in REVERE, Massachusetts using surface water (purchased). The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5)* significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)* significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 7812868149.
Is REVERE tap water safe to drink?
REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (64/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including pfas contamination.
The utility serves 62,186 residents in REVERE, drawing from surface water (purchased).
Public testing data identifies 12 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5)*, Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)*, Dichloroacetic acid*, Bromodichloromethane*, Chloroform*, Trichloroacetic acid*, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)*, Dibromochloromethane*, 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)*, Chromium (hexavalent). For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) (system ID MA3248000) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2017 | Open |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for REVERE residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA).
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)*, Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)* detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 13.0 ppb, 216x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)* significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5)* detected at 14.7 ppb, 147x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)* significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs)* detected at 17.2 ppb, 115x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Contact REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA)
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Recommended water filters for REVERE
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 64/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
13.0 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 216× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5)* Disinfection byproduct |
14.7 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 147× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)* Disinfection byproduct |
17.2 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 115× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid* Disinfection byproduct |
11.0 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 55× over |
| Bromodichloromethane* Disinfection byproduct |
3.25 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 54× over |
| Chloroform* Disinfection byproduct |
13.1 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 33× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid* Disinfection byproduct |
2.02 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 20× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)* PFAS |
0.832 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 9.2× over |
| Dibromochloromethane* Disinfection byproduct |
0.808 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8.1× over |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) Other |
1.55 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.6× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)* PFAS |
0.44 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 1.5× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0211 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.1× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.106 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
132.2 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
6.29 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid* Disinfection byproduct |
1.7 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium* Heavy metal |
7.39 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum* Heavy metal |
4.43 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)* PFAS |
0.505 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA)* PFAS |
0.413 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS)* PFAS |
0.131 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0344 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Bromide* Other |
12.2 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride* Inorganic |
0.291 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite* Inorganic |
0.000554 ppm | — | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
REVERE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) service area
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