Is Brockton tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Brockton'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
2.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Brockton

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Brockton

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Brockton
Massachusetts

23,010,230,202,303 · Silver Lake and Brockton Reservoir

Brockton Water Quality Report (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 105,643 residents
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82
Purity Score

Residents of Brockton draw from Silver Lake and Brockton Reservoir infrastructure managed by City of Brockton Water Commission. This 2026 analysis evaluates safety, identifies any concerns, and recommends the best home filtration options.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.4 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
2.5 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Brockton's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Brockton tap water is sourced from Silver Lake and Brockton Reservoir and treated by City of Brockton Water Commission. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Brockton Water FAQ

Is Brockton MA tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Brockton 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 Brockton MA use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Brockton 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 Brockton MA water and what is the TDS level?
Brockton water hardness is 2.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 80 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Brockton MA drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Brockton drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Brockton?
Based on Brockton's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Brockton 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 — 82/100LowellMassachusetts — 82/100CambridgeMassachusetts — 82/100New BedfordMassachusetts — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Brockton Water Commission CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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