Water Quality in Acton, MA (01720)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01720.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 24 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
23,526
Population
17
Water Systems
25
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
Acton Water Supply District
All resolvedVillage Arms Apts./Spring Hill Commoms
Great Road Condominium
Woodvale Condominium
Acton Indoor Tennis / Nashoba Sportmans
Nashoba Drive In
Pine Hill Condominium
Liberty Village Condominium
Strawberry Hill Apartments
1 health-basedDeck House Inc
Planet Gymnastics/All Seasons Tennis
Somerset Hills Condominiums
Richmond House Condominium
Brook Run Condominiums
Winmiir Condos
Old English Village
Brook Run
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Acton (01720) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.
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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.