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EPA records for SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD • Updated October 2026
Grade B — based on EPA compliance records, lead testing and PFAS monitoring
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD is in good standing with EPA, with only minor deductions for monitoring paperwork, low-level PFAS or historical readings near a limit.
Yes — by EPA's records Beverly, MA tap water is safe to drink and earns a B. The grade rests on 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
Yes — by EPA's records Beverly, MA tap water is safe to drink and earns a B. The grade rests on 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31) was 1.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD has no UCMR5 PFAS results in EPA's dataset; systems serving under 3,300 people were only sampled if selected. Ask your utility whether it has tested for PFAS.
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD has 25 violations on file since 2016: 1 health-based in the last five years and 24 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD reports surface water as its primary source and serves about 90,330 people (EPA PWSID MA3030001).
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SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD · SDWIS records since 2016 · 5-year window starts 2021-10-14
EPA records 1 health-based violation for this system in the last five years, all of which are marked resolved or archived. Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded its Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) or a required treatment step was not met.
| Violation | Category | Compliance period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageTTHM | MCL exceeded | 2025-07-01 → 2025-09-30 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularArsenic | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularMercury | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularBarium | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularCadmium | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularBeryllium, Total | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularNickel | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularCYANIDE | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularThallium, Total | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularNickel | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularBarium | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularSelenium | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularCYANIDE | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularAntimony, Total | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularBeryllium, Total | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularFluoride | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularThallium, Total | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularFluoride | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularArsenic | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularCadmium | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularMercury | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularChromium | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularChromium | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularSelenium | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
| Monitoring, RegularAntimony, Total | Monitoring & reporting | 2022-10-01 → 2022-12-31 | Archived |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_VIOLATIONS_ENFORCEMENT.csv, SDWIS 2026Q3, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-10-14)
EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported by SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Well below the 15 ppb action level. In the most recent monitoring period on file (2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31), 90% of the homes SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD sampled had lead at or below 1.7 ppb.
EPA's action level is 15 ppb (dropping to 10 ppb under the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements). There is no safe level of lead; the 90th-percentile figure describes the system, not your tap — homes with lead service lines or pre-1986 plumbing can be higher.
| Monitoring period | Lead 90th percentile | vs 15 ppb action level |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 → 2025-12-31 | 1.7 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2020-01-01 → 2022-12-31 | 2.5 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2017-01-01 → 2019-12-31 | 2.7 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2017-01-01 → 2019-12-31 | 3.3 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2012-01-01 → 2014-12-31 | 3.3 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2009-01-01 → 2011-12-31 | 4 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2008-01-01 → 2008-12-31 | 5 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2007-01-01 → 2007-12-31 | 10 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2006-01-01 → 2006-12-31 | 11 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2005-07-01 → 2005-12-31 | 1.4 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2005-01-01 → 2005-06-30 | 15 ppb | Above the 15 ppb action level |
| 2000-01-01 → 2002-12-31 | 29 ppb | Above the 15 ppb action level |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_LCR_SAMPLES.csv, SDWIS 2026Q3, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-10-14)
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD has no results in EPA's UCMR5 PFAS dataset (2023–2026). Systems serving fewer than 3,300 people were sampled only if selected, so this is a data gap, not a clean result. About PFAS →
EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance samples for SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD · finished water only · dated data, released 2024
These are the regulated-contaminant samples SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD reported to its state between 2012 and 2019 — the most recent nationwide sample-level dataset EPA has published. Total trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic acids (HAA5) are flagged below; the status column explains why. Treat this as history, not today's tap water.
| Contaminant | Samples | Average | Max | EPA limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 64 detects | 0.833 µg/L | 2 µg/L | 10 µg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Nitrate (as N) | 75 detects | 0.033 mg/L | 0.06 mg/L | 10 mg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Fluoride | 6 | 0.757 mg/L | 1.18 mg/L | 4 mg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Chromium (total) | 60 detects | 0 µg/L | ND | 100 µg/LMCL | Not detected |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 220219 detects | 55.844 µg/L | 130 µg/L | 80 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | 29 single samples over MCL; average within limit |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 219216 detects | 26.662 µg/L | 60.7 µg/L | 60 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | 1 single sample over MCL; average within limit |
Averages count non-detects as zero. TTHM and HAA5 limits are locational running annual averages, so a single high sample is not a violation — we grade those on the average only. Lead and copper rows are individual tap samples and are shown for context; compliance (and our score) uses the 90th-percentile result above. LRAA = locational running annual average; ND = not detected.
Source: SYR4 Six-Year Review compliance monitoring data 2012–2019 (released 2024-03)
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SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD · 0 service lines inventoried · Q2 2026 snapshot
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD has not yet submitted a complete service line inventory to EPA, so the number of lead service lines in Beverly is not publicly known.
Source: EPA SDWIS Service Line Inventory (Q2 2026) · PWS ID MA3030001 · See all Massachusetts lead service lines. We may earn a commission from filters and test kits, at no extra cost to you.
This utility also serves salem in our dataset; those pages show the same system results.
Surface-water systems draw from rivers, lakes or reservoirs and must filter and disinfect, which is why disinfection byproducts (TTHM, HAA5) are the readings to watch.
How to test your tap water and the treatment options that actually fit Beverly homes
The most reliable way to know what is actually coming out of your tap is a certified mail-in lab test. City-wide EPA data (like the report above) reflects the water leaving the treatment plant, but contaminants such as lead and copper can be picked up from your own service line and household plumbing — so the water at your Beverly faucet can differ from the system average. A state-certified lab measures dozens of contaminants at once with results you can trust; you can also find one near you through the EPA's certified-lab list at epa.gov/dwlabcert. Hardware-store test strips are cheaper and instant, but they only screen for a few basics (chlorine, hardness, pH, and a rough lead pass/fail) and are far less accurate — treat them as a first look, not a diagnosis.
Match the treatment to what your test finds. Reverse osmosis (RO) removes the widest range of contaminants — lead, arsenic, nitrate, PFAS, and dissolved solids — which makes an under-sink reverse osmosis system the most thorough choice for Beverly households with heavy-metal or PFAS concerns. If your main issue is taste, odor, or chlorine, an activated carbon filter (pitcher, faucet, or under-sink) is simpler and cheaper and handles chlorine and many organic compounds well, though carbon alone does not remove arsenic, nitrate, or most PFAS. NSF-certified pitchers rated for lead reduction are the easiest way to start today while you decide on a permanent setup.
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What Beverly residents measured at their own tap (ZIPs 01915, 01965). All reader results →
Reader submissions are unverified and shown separately from EPA data. They reflect one tap on one day, not the utility's compliance record.
No reader results for Beverly yet - yours would be the first. A hardness or TDS number from a $10 strip kit is enough to start the map.
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Beverly ranks #36 of 48 graded Massachusetts cities.
Yes — by EPA's records Beverly, MA tap water is safe to drink and earns a B. The grade rests on 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31) was 1.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD has no UCMR5 PFAS results in EPA's dataset; systems serving under 3,300 people were only sampled if selected. Ask your utility whether it has tested for PFAS.
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD has 25 violations on file since 2016: 1 health-based in the last five years and 24 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD reports surface water as its primary source and serves about 90,330 people (EPA PWSID MA3030001).
We recommend one. Check which contaminant the violations involved (table above) and choose a filter certified for it.
SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD has 1 health-based EPA violation in the last five years.
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