Water Quality in Chelsea, MA (02128)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02128.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

43,345

Population

9

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Mwra

Surface water 2,660,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Grand View Camping/Safari

1 health-based
Groundwater 800 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Grand View Camping/Wooded Site

All resolved
Groundwater 800 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Deer Island (Mwra)

Purchased surface water 350 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.91 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lumen

2 health-based
Groundwater 90 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Christmas Tree Inn

All resolved
Groundwater 83 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Revlyn Contracting Company(Vnd)

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Rocky Mt Spring @ 184 Bremem St Vnd

Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Brooks

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Chelsea (02128) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th percentile More violations

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.

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.

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