Water Quality in Waltham, MA (02453)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02453.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 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 27 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
31,591
Population
24
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Honey Farms Store 92
All resolvedMobil On The Run
Chesterfield Petro
Global Store #10113
All resolvedMyles Travel Plaza
Bow Mobil
Mr Mikes
Annsville Mobil
All resolvedP&H Truckstop Inc
Alltown
T Bird Mini Mart
Epping Mobil
Discount Ii Plus Deli
Pit Stop Rest/Macs Convenience
Mobil 10977
1 health-basedXtra Mart #1453
All resolvedXtra Mart #1730
1 health-basedJiffy Mart - Warren
Alltown Fresh Livingston
All resolvedOld Lawrence Road
Jiffy Mart - New Haven
All resolvedT Bird Mini Mart
T Bird Mini Mart
Global Store #690
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Waltham (02453) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.
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.