Water Quality in Otis Angb, MA (02542)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02542.

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

882

Population

2

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Otis Air National Guard Base

2 health-based
Groundwater 6,000 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Barnstable County Jail

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 600 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Otis Angb (02542) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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