Water Quality in Gardner, MA (01440)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01440.

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 is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

21,276

Population

8

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Gardner Water Department

1 health-based
Surface water 21,287 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gardner Municipal Golf Course

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Unified 2 Packaging Group

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Collier

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pops Hot Dog Stand

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Great Northern Recyclers

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Typhoon Asia

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Primo Water @ Wal Mart #2155 (Gardner)

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Gardner (01440) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.

Fewer violations 36th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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