Water Quality in LANESBOROUGH, MA (01237)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01237.
21
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
21
Monitoring / Reporting
21
Resolved
What does this mean?
21 of 21 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 21 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (21 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Toluene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(21)
Benzene
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Toluene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Styrene
03
How Does This Compare?
LANESBOROUGH (01237) has 21 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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