Is Lowell tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Lowell's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
3.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Lowell

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Lowell

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Lowell
Massachusetts

18,500,185,101,852 · Merrimack River

Lowell Drinking Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 115,554 residents
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82
Purity Score

Residents of Lowell draw from Merrimack River infrastructure managed by Lowell Regional Water Utility. This 2026 analysis evaluates safety, identifies any concerns, and recommends the best home filtration options.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.5 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
3.5 gpg

Health Insights

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    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Lowell's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Lowell tap water is sourced from Merrimack River and treated by Lowell Regional Water Utility. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Lowell Water FAQ

Is Lowell MA tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Lowell tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Lowell MA use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Lowell uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.2 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Lowell MA water and what is the TDS level?
Lowell water hardness is 3.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 125 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Lowell MA drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Lowell drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Lowell?
Based on Lowell's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Lowell has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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BostonMassachusetts — 82/100WorcesterMassachusetts — 82/100SpringfieldMassachusetts — 82/100CambridgeMassachusetts — 82/100BrocktonMassachusetts — 82/100New BedfordMassachusetts — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Lowell Regional Water Utility CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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