Lead in Massachusetts Well Water

In Massachusetts, lead levels average 1.768 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 6.606 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 9.9% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 41,580 wells.

Testing for lead in Massachusetts typically costs around $99. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $502.

The risk level for lead in Massachusetts is rated as moderate. The state average of 1.768 ppb is 71.5% below the national average of 6.196 ppb.