Is Your Town on the Dirty Water List?
Massachusetts might be known for its rich history and top-tier schools, but when it comes to water quality, not every town is winning awards. From excessive chlorine to rising PFAS levels, some Massachusetts city water is—well—less than refreshing. Let’s dive into which towns are struggling and what it means for your home and health – and how Endless Energy’s whole home water treatment solutions may be helpful!
1. Hard Water Havens: Rockland, Abington, and Wrentham
If your faucets leave chalky buildup and your shower glass is constantly spotty, you’re likely dealing with hard water. Towns like Rockland, Abington, and Wrentham top the charts for high mineral content—especially calcium and magnesium. Not only does this shorten the lifespan of your appliances, but it can also dry out your skin and hair.
2. Chloride Overload in Worcester and Cambridge
While chlorides naturally exist in groundwater, high levels can leave water tasting salty and corrosive. Worcester and Cambridge both show elevated chloride levels in their public water systems, partially due to road salt runoff and industrial discharge. High chloride content can erode plumbing and damage hot water systems over time.
3. PFAS Trouble Zones: Wayland, Marlborough, and Waltham
PFAS—aka “forever chemicals”—are synthetic compounds linked to health issues like thyroid disorders, immune system impacts, and even cancer. Towns like Wayland, Everett, Lowell, Malden, Marlborough, Medford, Newton, Somerville, and Waltham, have water systems that have faced serious PFAS contamination. Hyannis has been identified as the highest PFAS levels in the state! In fact, some have even issued public notices warning residents not to drink unfiltered tap water.
4. Chlorine Clingers: Boston, Quincy, and Framingham
Chlorine is used to disinfect municipal water, but too much of it? You’ll taste and smell it. Homes in Boston, Quincy, and Framingham often report that their water has a swimming pool-like aftertaste. Excess chlorine can also react with organic materials in water to form potentially harmful byproducts like trihalomethanes (THMs).
5. Bacteria Concerns & Boil Advisories!
Just in 2025 alone South Shore towns including Abington, Rockland, Pembroke, Hanson, and Hingham had boil-water advisories due to bacterial contamination—especially after big storms. Aging infrastructure, cross-contamination, and private well proximity can all play a role.
What Can You Do About It?
No matter what’s lurking in your water—minerals, chemicals, or microbes—you don’t have to live with it. At Endless Energy, we offer tailored whole-home water filtration and reverse osmosis systems using Atlas Filtri systems that target your town’s unique water issues.
Whether you want better-tasting drinking water, protection from PFAS, or to save your appliances from scale damage, our team will help you choose the right solution for your home.
Want to Know What’s in Your Water?
Endless Energy offers a complimentary water quality testing for Massachusetts homeowners.
👉 Call Endless Energy today at 508-501-9990 or book online at www.goendlessenergy.com and take the first step toward safer, cleaner, and better-tasting water.
