Drinking Water | Water, Wastewater & Wetlands

The Drinking Water Program ensures that the drinking water delivered by public water systems in Massachusetts is fit and pure according to national and state standards. Learn more about the Drinking Water Program.

Bottled water is regulated as a food In Massachusetts, with the Department of Public Health holding regulatory authority.

Laboratories that MassDEP had approved for drinking water analysis, as well as forms, policies & regulations.

Resources for consumers and boards of health, including boil orders, contaminants & risks, public health guidelines, testing and more.

A technical assistance newsletter for Public Water Suppliers.

Information and resources on lead, copper, mercury, perchlorate, and other drinking water contaminants.

Permit applications, daily and monthly statistical report forms and all other drinking water operations forms.

MassDEPs policies and guidance documents for drinking water.

Guidance, testing and maintenance recommendations for owners of private wells.

Massachusetts regulations & standards documents for drinking water.

Water supply protection information including surface and groundwater sources.

The Underground Injection Control Program protects groundwater sources by regulating the injection of fluids from drains and other underground outlets into these sources.

Public water suppliers resources for the daily maintenance, safety and regulation of public water systems.