Wellesley
Is Wellesley tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Wellesley scores 85/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Wellesley. We found 48 total violations (37 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 Wellesley?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Wellesley tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
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Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Wellesley, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. The high safety score (85/100) 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 Wellesley
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Wellesley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wellesley tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Wellesley scores 85/100.
How many water systems serve Wellesley?
Wellesley is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Wellesley?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Wellesley.
What is the water quality score for Wellesley?
The water quality score for Wellesley is 85 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Wellesley?
The top contaminants detected in Wellesley include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Wellesley Water Quality Summary
Wellesley, MA receives a water quality score of 85/100 (Grade B) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Wellesley'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.
Wellesley's score of 85 is 11 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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