Water Quality in MARBLEHEAD, MA (01945)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01945.
23
Total Violations
5
Health-Based
18
Monitoring / Reporting
19
Resolved
What does this mean?
19 of 23 violations have been resolved. 5 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 18 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 (23 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 9, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 26, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 26, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 8, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 8, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 8, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 8, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
2024(8)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2A
How Does This Compare?
MARBLEHEAD (01945) has 23 recorded violations, including 5 health-based. 4 remain unresolved. 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.