Water Quality in UPTON, MA (01568)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01568.
40
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
40
Monitoring / Reporting
40
Resolved
What does this mean?
40 of 40 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 40 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (40 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 29, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 29, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Cadmium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Kidney damage |
| Antimony, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Antimony, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Fluoride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth |
| Fluoride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth |
| Cadmium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Kidney damage |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(8)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Cadmium
03
Antimony, Total
03
Antimony, Total
03
Fluoride
03
Fluoride
03
Cadmium
03
2023(2)
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
How Does This Compare?
UPTON (01568) has 40 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.