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How Safe is Our Drinking Water?

How safe is drinking water in Massachusetts? Frequently Asked Questions

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Public Water System Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs)

Frequently asked questions about CCRs
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Lead and other contaminants

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Is There Lead In My Tap Water?

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Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products

Frequently asked questions about potential contamination from pharmaceuticals and personal care products.
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What if my water has a strange taste or odor?

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Point of Entry/Point of Use Devices

Fact sheet about POEs/POUs
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Fact Sheet: Drinking Water Contaminated with Bacteria

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Find certified laboratories for drinking water testing

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West Nile Virus and Massachusetts Public Drinking Water Systems

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Pesticides and Fertilizer Use - Department of Food & Agriculture

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Contact MassDEP Drinking Water Staff

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Contact a Public Water Supplier

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List of towns that fluoridate - Department of Public Health

139 Massachusetts communities receive fluoridated water. The list, in PDF and MS Excel formats, is linked on this webpage.
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Perchlorate Information

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Bottled Water

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Environmental Progress Report

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Animal Care information

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