Water Quality in Springfield, MA (01102)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01102.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 18 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

3

Water Systems

19

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Big Y - Stafford Savings Bank

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Big Y Satellite Stores

All resolved
Groundwater 0
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1670 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Big Y Food Store

1 health-based
Groundwater 0
12 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 2500 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

15 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
2500 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Springfield (01102) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.

Fewer violations 78th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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