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 resolved
Surface water 21,567 people served
55 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Turkey Hill Minit Market #82

All resolved
Groundwater 1,400 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Turkey Hill Mini Mkt 115

Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations

Certified Oil Co-Station 410 Pws

Groundwater 766 people served
0 violations

Certified Gas Station #423

Groundwater 564 people served
0 violations

Oasis Gas And Mini Mart

Groundwater 550 people served
0 violations

Cumberland Farms

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Turkey Hill Minit Market #177

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Cumberland Farms

All resolved
Groundwater 430 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Turkey Hill Minute Mart #118

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Turkey Hill #261

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Cedar Creek Mhp

Groundwater 154 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 14.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Westborough State Hospital (Mwra)

Purchased surface water 150 people served
0 violations

Turkey Hill Minit Market #268

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Revel Pelham

5 health-based
Groundwater 123 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved

Turkey Hill Minit Mkt 60

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Turkey Hill Mini Mkt 41

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Turkey Hill Minit Mkt 52

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Turkey Hill Minit Mkt 76

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Turkey Hill Minit Mkt 73

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Turkey Hill Store 315

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Turkey Hill 260

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Turkey Hill Minit Mkt 98

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Comfort Inn

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Royal Pine Villa

All resolved
Groundwater 55 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cumberland Farms Store #1262 Charlestown

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Bjs Wholesale Club 309

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Cumberland Farms Store #4632

1 health-based
Groundwater 32 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Cumberland Farms - Micco

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Turkey Hill Minit Mkt 238

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Turkey Hill Mini Mkt 245

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Fastrac #264

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Fastrac Market #280

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Fastrac Markets, Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Cumberland Farms-South Gorham Crossing

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

13 violations
All resolved
NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

6 violations
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Health-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

4 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,3,7,8-TCDDMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
14.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

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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.

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