Water Quality in Brewster, MA (01503)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01503.
Active Health Violations
10 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,378
Population
21
Water Systems
24
Violations (5yr)
10
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)
Riverbridge
All resolvedBerlin Memorial School
Sawyer Hill Ecovillage
Spaulding Property (Restaurant)
Riverbridge North Complex
Meadowbrook Village Condominiums
Highland Ridge Condominiums
Berlin Orchards
Berlin General Store
All resolvedNorthbrook Village Ii
Berlin Country Club
Uncle Ronnies Restaurant
Shiro Restaurant
West Street Tavern
Northbrook Village I / Berlin Ret.
Whitney Estates Condominiums
Berlin Municipal Center
Berlin Farms
1 health-basedFirst Parish Church Of Berlin
9 health-basedHeritage Professional Bldg.
Berlin Public Library
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Brewster (01503) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.