Is pfas a problem in Massachusetts drinking water?

PFAS was detected in Massachusetts water systems but within the EPA limit of 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS). Check the ZIP code table on this page for area-specific data.

How widespread is pfas in Massachusetts water?

No pfas detections were reported in Massachusetts in the exported EPA records.

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PFAS in Massachusetts Drinking Water — 0 Violations

EPA data analysis for pfas in Massachusetts drinking water systems

ZIPs with Violations

4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS)

EPA Limit

High

Health Risk

Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon

Best Filter Method

PFAS Contamination in Massachusetts

ZipCheckup analyzed EPA enforcement records across 472 ZIP codes in Massachusetts. 0 ZIP codes have pfas-related violations on record.

EPA Standard for PFAS

The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for pfas is 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS), governed by the PFAS NPDWR (2024). Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.

Health Effects of PFAS

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are linked to cancer (kidney, testicular), thyroid disease, immune system suppression, reproductive problems, and elevated cholesterol. These "forever chemicals" persist in the body for years.

How to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water

The most effective treatment for pfas removal is Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon. Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 standards.

Check Your ZIP Code

Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see pfas data for your specific water system in Massachusetts.

Cities with PFAS Data in Massachusetts

146 cities in Massachusetts have pfas testing data available.

Abington Acton Acushnet Andover Ashland Athol Attleboro Auburn Ayer Bellingham Beverly Billerica Blackstone Braintree Brewster Bridgewater Burlington Buzzards Bay Cambridge Canton

+ 126 more cities

Massachusetts Water Quality Overview: See statewide water quality rankings on the Massachusetts water quality page.

Learn more about PFAS: Read the full guide on PFAS in drinking water.

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ZipCheckup. (2026). PFAS in Massachusetts Drinking Water — 0 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/massachusetts/

BibTeX

@misc{zipcheckup-contaminants-pfas-massachusetts,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{PFAS in Massachusetts Drinking Water — 0 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/massachusetts/}
}

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