Water Quality in Boxborough, MA (01719)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01719.
Active Health Violations
5 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,496
Population
34
Water Systems
30
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Campanelli Development
Boxborough Municipal Buildings
All resolvedBoxborough Regency
Applewood Community Corporation
All resolvedPaddock Estates
All resolvedBrook Village Condominium
All resolvedCodman Hill Condominium
Harvard Ridge Condominium
1 health-based159 Swanson Rd Setra Systems Inc
1 health-based330 Codman Hill Road
United Church Of Christ/Daycare
All resolvedEnclave At Boxborough
155 Swanson Rd Synqor
1 health-based60 And 70 Codman Hill Rd
Mass. Ave. Gulf
Boxborough Commons (629 Mass Ave)
Bright Horizons Daycare
Liberty House Condominium
Boxboro Green Plaza
Harvard Ridge Condos
Carriage House Condominium
Boxborough Executive Office Center
1 health-basedThe Taylor School
1414 Mass Ave Boxborough
1 health-basedNashoba Valley Olympia Inc.
85 Swanson Rd Llc
Centre Village Apartments
All resolvedHarvard Ridge Condos
1300 Mass Ave
Assabet Machine Corp.
Cosgrove Realty
61 Stow Rd. Bldg./The Marketplace
National Technical Systems
Harvard Ridge Condos
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Boxborough (01719) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 30.
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
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.