Water Quality in WESTBOROUGH, MA (01581)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01581.

187

Total Violations

26

Health-Based

161

Monitoring / Reporting

187

Resolved

What does this mean?

187 of 187 violations have been resolved. 26 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 161 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.

Water systems: 35 Population served: 29,496

Violations Detail (187 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(35)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Jun 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

WESTBOROUGH (01581) has 187 recorded violations, including 26 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

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.

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