Water Quality

Drinking water in the news

PFAS

Statement on perfluoroalkyl substances PFAS (PDF).

Statement on Environmental Working Group (PDF).

Testing

Everett conducts a comprehensive water quality testing program to ensure our water is safe to drink. Each year, we test for more than 100 possible contaminants and report key findings in our Annual Drinking Water Quality Report to citizens. We are happy to provide this information because we want you to know where your drinking water comes from, how it is treated and that it meets, or exceeds, all government standards.

Annual water quality reports

View or download our 2022 Water Quality Report (PDF), published in 2023. You can also review our Water Quality Report Archives.

See our 2022 Detailed Water Quality Summary (PDF) for a complete listing of all substances that were tested for in 2022.

  1. Is there lead in my drinking water?
  2. Who do I call if I have an emergency?
  3. Why does the City add fluoride to my drinking water?
  4. Is bottled drinking water safer than tap water?
  5. Why does my water taste or smell like chlorine?
  6. Do I need a water treatment or water filtration device?
  7. What is the normal water pressure in the City?
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