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Wakefield, Massachusetts Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 1 water system serving 27,090 people.

60
Fair
out of 100

Water Source

1
Water System
27K
People Served
Surface water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
PFHxA0.004 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFOA0.007 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
173%
Above limit
PFPeA0.003 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (9)

52

Jan 1, 2022

moderate

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Resolved Violations (104)

03

Jan 1, 2011 — Mar 31, 2011

moderate

03

Jan 1, 2011 — Mar 31, 2011

moderate

03

Jan 1, 2011 — Mar 31, 2011

moderate

03

Jan 1, 2011 — Mar 31, 2011

moderate

03

Jan 1, 2011 — Mar 31, 2011

moderate

+ 99 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wakefield tap water safe to drink?

Wakefield's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Wakefield tap water?

3 contaminants have been detected in Wakefield's water supply across 1 water system. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Wakefield?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Wakefield's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Wakefield have any water quality violations?

Yes, Wakefield currently has 9 active violations. See the violations section above for details.