Water Quality in Westborough, MA (01581)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01581.
Past Health-Based Violations
7 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 79 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
21,944
Population
35
Water Systems
86
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)
Westborough Water Department
All resolvedTurkey Hill Minit Market #82
All resolvedTurkey Hill Mini Mkt 115
Certified Oil Co-Station 410 Pws
Certified Gas Station #423
Oasis Gas And Mini Mart
Cumberland Farms
Turkey Hill Minit Market #177
Cumberland Farms
All resolvedTurkey Hill Minute Mart #118
All resolvedTurkey Hill #261
Cedar Creek Mhp
Westborough State Hospital (Mwra)
Turkey Hill Minit Market #268
Revel Pelham
5 health-basedTurkey Hill Minit Mkt 60
All resolvedTurkey Hill Mini Mkt 41
Turkey Hill Minit Mkt 52
All resolvedTurkey Hill Minit Mkt 76
Turkey Hill Minit Mkt 73
1 health-basedTurkey Hill Store 315
Turkey Hill 260
Turkey Hill Minit Mkt 98
Comfort Inn
Royal Pine Villa
All resolvedCumberland Farms Store #1262 Charlestown
All resolvedBjs Wholesale Club 309
Cumberland Farms Store #4632
1 health-basedCumberland Farms - Micco
Turkey Hill Minit Mkt 238
Turkey Hill Mini Mkt 245
Fastrac #264
All resolvedFastrac Market #280
All resolvedFastrac Markets, Llc
All resolvedCumberland Farms-South Gorham Crossing
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Westborough (01581) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 86.
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.