"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.
• Dispose of hazardous materials safely. Visit Cape Cod Extensions website to find out collection dates.
• Report a water violation.

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