Cambridge
Is Cambridge tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Cambridge scores 94/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Cambridge. We found 0 total violations (0 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 Cambridge?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
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Should you buy a water purifier in Cambridge? See our analysis.
Baby Formula Safety
Is Cambridge tap water safe for infants? Critical safety guide.
Homebuyer's Perspective
For those looking to relocate to Cambridge, water quality is a key factor in long-term property maintenance. The high safety score (94/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Total Trihalomethanes levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Cambridge
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Cambridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Cambridge scores 94/100.
How many water systems serve Cambridge?
Cambridge is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Cambridge?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Cambridge.
What is the water quality score for Cambridge?
The water quality score for Cambridge is 94 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.
What are the top contaminants in Cambridge?
The top contaminants detected in Cambridge include Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloramine. View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Cambridge Water Quality Summary
Cambridge, MA receives a water quality score of 94/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Cambridge's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Cambridge's score of 94 is 21 points above the Massachusetts state average of 73, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
As a mid-size city in coastal Massachusetts, Cambridge navigates the unique challenges of managing water quality through dense, older Northeastern urban infrastructure. Because the supply is distributed by a single water system, maintaining the city's exceptionally high quality marks requires consistent oversight of this historic network. For local residents and prospective homebuyers, these strong results demonstrate that the centralized system successfully delivers safe drinking water despite the aging regional infrastructure.
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 →
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