Orleans
Is Orleans tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Orleans scores 90/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Orleans. We found 10 total violations (8 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
Live: 05:45 PM☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Orleans.
Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Orleans?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Orleans tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Orleans tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Orleans, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. The high safety score (90/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
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 Orleans
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Orleans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orleans tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Orleans scores 90/100.
How many water systems serve Orleans?
Orleans is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Orleans?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Orleans.
What is the water quality score for Orleans?
The water quality score for Orleans is 90 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 Orleans?
The top contaminants detected in Orleans include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Orleans Water Quality Summary
Orleans, MA receives a water quality score of 90/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Orleans'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.
Orleans's score of 90 is 16 points above the Massachusetts state average of 74, and above 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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