How does Revere's water compare to the national average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Revere (≈ 0–59 mg/L) is 121 mg/L softer than average.

Revere Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

soft

~0–59 mg/L

Soft

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

reservoir

pH Level

7.1

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.001 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

27.9 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.08

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

soft~0–59 mg/LSoft · est.

0–60

mg/L

Soft

61–120

mg/L

Moderately Hard

121–180

mg/L

Hard

180+

mg/L

Very Hard

Appliance Damage Report

In Revere, your appliances are currently losing 4% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Revere	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	8.2 yrs	8.5 yrs	-4%
Washing Machine	11.5 yrs	12 yrs	-4%
Water Heater	14.4 yrs	15 yrs	-4%

Regional Water Comparison

How Revere compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Revere, Massachusetts	≈ 0–59 mg/L	0 ppt	🟢 Soft	reservoir
Orient Heights, Massachusetts	≈ 0–60 mg/L	6 ppt	🟢 Soft	reservoir
Suffolk Downs Station, Massachusetts	≈ 0–60 mg/L	8.3 ppt	🟢 Soft	reservoir
Chelsea, Massachusetts	≈ 0–60 mg/L	11.7 ppt	🟢 Soft	reservoir
Everett, Massachusetts	≈ 0–60 mg/L	0 ppt	🟢 Soft	reservoir

National Benchmark

How Revere compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Revere	≈ 0–59 mg/L	🟢 None
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Revere's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: ReservoirTDS: 27.9 mg/LpH: 7.1

The City of Revere, Massachusetts (Public Water Supply #3248000) is served entirely by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), which purchases and distributes all municipal water. Revere does not operate its own treatment plants but receives treated water drawn from the Quabbin Reservoir and Wachusett Reservoir in central Massachusetts. The water department is based at 281 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151, and serves approximately 59,075 residents.

The MWRA supply originates from reservoirs fed by rivers draining the New England Upland, a region underlain by Precambrian metamorphic bedrock including schist, gneiss, and quartzite formations. This crystalline geology lacks significant carbonate deposits, resulting in naturally soft water with low concentrations of dissolved minerals. The watershed is characteristic of coastal New England, where glacial activity and metamorphic bedrock dominate, producing water with minimal hardness-causing calcium and magnesium.

Because Revere's water is soft, residents typically do not require water softeners for appliances, laundry, or dishwashing — soft water needs less soap and is gentler on pipes and fixtures. However, as of September 2023, Revere reported a 90th percentile lead level of 31.9 ppb, exceeding the EPA action level of 15 ppb, indicating potential lead service line concerns in older homes. Residents in older properties are advised to use point-of-use filters certified for lead removal. All other tested contaminants in ZIP 02151 meet EPA Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs) per current monitoring data.

Geology & Source: MWRA supply from Quabbin and Wachusett Reservoirs; New England Upland underlain by Precambrian metamorphic bedrock — schist, gneiss, and quartzite with limited carbonate minerals; crystalline geology produces naturally soft water with minimal

Other Massachusetts Water Reports

Orient Heights

≈ 0–60 mg/L

🟢 Soft

Suffolk Downs Station

≈ 0–60 mg/L

🟢 Soft

Chelsea

≈ 0–60 mg/L

🟢 Soft

Everett

≈ 0–60 mg/L

🟢 Soft

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Revere's water safe to drink?

Yes. Revere's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 0–59 mg/L (Soft), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Revere?

Revere's water is soft at ≈ 0–59 mg/L. A water softener is generally not necessary, though a carbon filter can improve taste and remove any remaining chlorine.

How does Revere compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Revere (≈ 0–59 mg/L) is 121 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Revere is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.