Iron in Massachusetts Well Water

In Massachusetts, iron levels average 0.119 mg/L, with a maximum recorded level of 0.316 mg/L. The EPA limit is 0.3 mg/L. Currently 4.9% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 20,580 wells.

Testing for iron in Massachusetts typically costs around $136. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for iron cost approximately $1,461.

The risk level for iron in Massachusetts is rated as low. The state average of 0.119 mg/L is 8.4% below the national average of 0.130 mg/L.