Water Quality in Spencer, MA (01562)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01562.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There is1 monitoring/reporting violation (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 29% of US ZIP codes.

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

12,008

Population

12

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Spencer Water Department

Groundwater 7,037 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Black And White Grille Pizzeria

Groundwater 263 people served
0 violations

Fern Hill Barn

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Ywca Camp Wind In The Pines

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Dcr Spencer State Forest

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Camp Laurelwood

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Little Chelseas Learning Center

Groundwater 61 people served
0 violations

Spencer Country Inn

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Saint Josephs Abbey

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 8.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pine Tree Drive In

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Worcester County 4h Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Stiles Res Water Supply Distri

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
8.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Spencer (01562) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 29th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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