Bridgewater
Is Bridgewater tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Bridgewater scores 56/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Bridgewater. We found 57 total violations (47 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Bridgewater?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Bridgewater tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Bridgewater tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Bridgewater, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 56/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Bridgewater
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Bridgewater.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bridgewater tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Bridgewater scores 56/100.
How many water systems serve Bridgewater?
Bridgewater is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Bridgewater?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Bridgewater.
What is the water quality score for Bridgewater?
The water quality score for Bridgewater is 56 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Bridgewater?
The top contaminants detected in Bridgewater include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Bridgewater Water Quality Summary
Bridgewater, MA receives a water quality score of 56/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Bridgewater's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Bridgewater's score of 56 is 18 points below the Massachusetts state average of 74, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Massachusetts water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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