READING WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA) Water Quality Report
Population
27,358
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 4
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
4 violations in the past 5 years, including 3 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- MA3246000
- Population Served
- 27,358
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Massachusetts
- EPA Region
- 1
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 8000 | ✕ Health-Based | 3 |
| Nitrite | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
Violation History
2023
4
2019
3
Total violations on record: 7
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Nitrite
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
7violations total
25% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 4× the national average.