Water Quality in ASHBY, MA (01431)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01431.
19
Total Violations
1
Health-Based
18
Monitoring / Reporting
18
Resolved
What does this mean?
18 of 19 violations have been resolved. 1 is a health-based violation, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 18 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 (19 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYANIDE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | Nerve damage or thyroid problems |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Fluoride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth |
| Selenium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems |
| Barium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | Increase in blood pressure |
| Beryllium, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nickel | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Thallium, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Cadmium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | Kidney damage |
| Chromium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | Allergic dermatitis |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(12)
CYANIDE
03
Arsenic
03
Fluoride
03
Selenium
03
Barium
03
Beryllium, Total
03
Nickel
03
Thallium, Total
03
Cadmium
03
Chromium
03
Antimony, Total
03
Mercury
03
2024(2)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
How Does This Compare?
ASHBY (01431) has 19 recorded violations, including 1 health-based. 1 remains unresolved. 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.
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.