Water Quality in GEORGETOWN, MA (01833)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01833.
22
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
22
Monitoring / Reporting
21
Resolved
What does this mean?
21 of 22 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 22 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 (22 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Ethylbenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(21)
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
Styrene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
Benzene
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
Vinyl chloride
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Toluene
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
2024(1)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
How Does This Compare?
GEORGETOWN (01833) has 22 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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