Fall River, MA Water Quality Report
Is Fall River tap water safe? See PFAS and lead contamination levels for Fall River, Massachusetts. Compare to EPA limits and get filter recommendations.
Quick Answers
Is Fall River, MA tap water safe to drink? For Fall River, MA, the latest UCMR5 cycle reports no PFAS above thresholds. If you are on a private well or in an older Massachusetts home, that federal dataset does not cover you – independent testing is the only way to know.
What contaminants are in Fall River, MA water? EPA UCMR5 tests 29 PFAS compounds plus 42+ regulated contaminants (lead, arsenic, nitrate, disinfection byproducts). The detailed table below shows every detection with comparison to EPA limits.
What filter should I use in Fall River, MA? For Fall River, MA households, reverse osmosis removes 90%+ of PFAS, lead, and arsenic. NSF-53 certified pitcher and faucet filters (ZeroWater, Clearly Filtered, LifeStraw) work for smaller households. Skip standard Brita filters for PFAS removal.
Fall River, MA Water Quality Summary
Recent EPA UCMR5 monitoring shows no reported PFAS detections for Fall River, MA water systems. That is encouraging, but it is not a guarantee: smaller utilities in Massachusetts are often exempt from UCMR5 testing, and private wells are never covered. Look up your exact ZIP code for the finest-grained data available.
Contamination Level: NONE – No PFAS detected in recent testing.
Lead in Fall River, MA Water
EPA Lead and Copper Rule testing has recorded 7 lead samples for Fall River water systems, with a 90th-percentile high of 0.016 mg/L (above the EPA 0.015 mg/L action level). There is no safe level of lead for children; if your home was built before 1986, a certified NSF/ANSI 53 lead-removal filter is recommended.
EPA Violations in Fall River, MA
Fall River public water systems have 1 health-based EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violation on record, including Total Organic Carbon. Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded its federal limit or required treatment was not applied.
About the Data
Source: EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5), the 2023-2025 national testing program spanning 66,000+ public water systems – the broadest drinking water survey ever run in the US. Fall River, MA serves a population of roughly 94,270.
ZIP Codes Served
What Fall River, Massachusetts Residents Should Do
- Enter your exact ZIP code at knowyourexposure.com for address-level data
- Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your Massachusetts utility – it is free and updated annually
- Choose a filter certified for PFAS: NSF/ANSI 58 reverse osmosis (94-99% removal) or an NSF-53 pitcher
- High-exposure households (pregnancy, infants, immunocompromised) should also consider a PFAS home test kit