Dracut Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Dracut Water Supply District (DWSD) serves approximately 25,275 residents in Dracut, Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The utility sources its drinking water from purchased surface water in the Merrimack River watershed region rather than operating its own treatment facilities. The main office is located at 59 Hopkins Street in Dracut. DWSD is classified as a community water supply system, publishing annual water quality reports for residents and operating in compliance with state and federal drinking water standards. The utility can be contacted at 978-957-0441.

Dracut lies within the Merrimack River watershed in northeastern Massachusetts. The underlying geology consists primarily of Quaternary glacial deposits overlying Avalonian metamorphic bedrock, including schist and gneiss formations with minimal carbonate content. This geological setting, typical of the New England region, naturally produces soft water with relatively low concentrations of dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium. The purchased surface water source reflects the regional hydrogeology of the area.

As a soft water supply, Dracut residents typically experience minimal scaling in appliances, reduced soap consumption, and lower maintenance demands on water heaters and dishwashers compared to hard-water areas. Water softeners are generally unnecessary for most household applications. Soft water may require attention to corrosion control in plumbing systems, particularly in older homes with copper or iron pipes. According to recent water quality data, Dracut's tap water contains multiple contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines, with at least 7 contaminants exceeding EPA MCLGs, including mercury (inorganic), chloramine, and tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene); residents concerned about water quality are advised to consult certified water testing services for on-site analysis.