Water Quality in Harvard, MA (01451)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01451.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 45 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,487
Population
24
Water Systems
48
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Harvard Water Department
Harvard Plaza
Ayer Road Properties Llc
Camp Green Eyrie Girl Scout Camp
School House 1870 Trust
Harvard Green Condominiums
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Trail Ridge Condominiums
Fruitlands Museum
Carlson Orchards
All resolvedPine Hill Village Condominiums
2 health-basedVillage Nursery School
North East Baseball
Offices At Harvard Park Llc
Lancaster County Road Llc
Craftsman Village Condominiums
All resolvedFoxglove Apartments
All resolvedThe Appleworks
1 health-basedShaker Place Offices
Saint Benedict Abbey
Friendly Crossways
Harvard Lanes
Three Seasons Landscape
Westward Orchards
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Harvard (01451) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 48.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.