Water Quality in WORCESTER, MA (01602)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01602.
15
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
11
Monitoring / Reporting
15
Resolved
What does this mean?
15 of 15 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 11 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 (15 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 21, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 21, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 11, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 16, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 16, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 16, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 16, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
Violation Timeline
2023(3)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2022(12)
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
E. COLI
19
E. COLI
19
E. COLI
19
E. COLI
19
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
How Does This Compare?
WORCESTER (01602) has 15 recorded violations, including 4 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.
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.