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

Groundwater 1,422 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Harvard Plaza

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Ayer Road Properties Llc

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Green Eyrie Girl Scout Camp

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

School House 1870 Trust

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Harvard Green Condominiums

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Immaculate Heart Of Mary School

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Trail Ridge Condominiums

Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fruitlands Museum

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Carlson Orchards

All resolved
Groundwater 99 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Pine Hill Village Condominiums

2 health-based
Groundwater 60 people served
31 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Village Nursery School

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

North East Baseball

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Offices At Harvard Park Llc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Lancaster County Road Llc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.15 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Craftsman Village Condominiums

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Foxglove Apartments

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

The Appleworks

1 health-based
Groundwater 36 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Shaker Place Offices

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Saint Benedict Abbey

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Friendly Crossways

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Harvard Lanes

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Three Seasons Landscape

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Westward Orchards

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

8 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

4 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

11 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 85th 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

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.

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