"The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and MA Department of Public Health (DPH) ensure tap water is safe to drink by establishing and enforcing regulations and limits."

Drinking Water Protection Tips:

• Eliminate the use of drain cleaners and septic tank cleaners.
• Use moderate amounts of low phosphate cleaners and detergents.
• Dispose of hazardous materials safely. Collection dates for Harwich residents.
• Report water violations.

For further drinking water protection tips, please visit our website and/or Mass DEP (opens in new window).