Malden
Is Malden tap water safe to drink?
Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 77/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Malden. We found 45 total violations (28 unresolved).
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Malden?
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 Malden tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Malden tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Malden, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 77/100, 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 Malden
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Malden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malden tap water safe to drink?
Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 77/100.
How many water systems serve Malden?
Malden is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Malden?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Malden.
What is the water quality score for Malden?
The water quality score for Malden is 77 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 Malden?
The top contaminants detected in Malden include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Malden Water Quality Summary
Malden, MA receives a water quality score of 77/100 (Grade B) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Malden's water quality is near the national average. While most systems meet EPA standards, some violations have been recorded. Residents may wish to review their specific water system's report for contaminant details.
Malden's score of 77 is 3 points above the Massachusetts state average of 74, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Prospective homebuyers looking at Malden will find a mid-size Massachusetts city served by a single water system. Operating within the coastal Northeast, this system functions amidst the region's characteristic dense and older urban infrastructure. Although the community's quality rating represents a generally stable standard, the age of the surrounding regional infrastructure remains an important practical consideration for local households.
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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