City Water Quality Rankings in Massachusetts
281 cities ranked by drinking water quality.
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#241
Webster
County, MA
54 D
#242 Ipswich
County, MA
53 D
#243 Plymouth
County, MA
52 D
#244 Russell
County, MA
52 D
#245 Bernardston
County, MA
50 D
#246 Dalton
County, MA
50 D
#247 Northampton
County, MA
50 D
#248 South Egremont
County, MA
50 D
#249 Dudley
County, MA
48 D
#250 Easthampton
County, MA
48 D
#251 Gardner
County, MA
48 D
#252 Billerica
County, MA
47 D
#253 Amherst
County, MA
46 D
#254 Rutland
County, MA
46 D
#255 Longmeadow
County, MA
44 F
#256 Upton
County, MA
44 F
#257 Falmouth
County, MA
42 F
#258 Haydenville
County, MA
42 F
#259 North Andover
County, MA
42 F
#260 South Deerfield
County, MA
42 F
#261 Stoughton
County, MA
41 F
#262 Plainville
County, MA
40 F
#263 West Springfield
County, MA
38 F
#264 Hinsdale
County, MA
36 F
Frequently Asked Questions
How are city water quality rankings calculated in Massachusetts?
WaterQ city rankings are based on EPA SDWIS data across local public water systems, including contaminant detections, compliance violations, and recency-weighted score signals.
Can I compare two cities in Massachusetts?
Yes. Use the city comparison links on this page or open the Compare tool to evaluate two cities side by side on score, grade, and water system coverage.
How often does WaterQ refresh city data?
City-level metrics refresh when new EPA data is processed. Check city pages for latest score and violation context.