Water Quality in OSTERVILLE, MA (02655)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02655.
31
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
31
Monitoring / Reporting
31
Resolved
What does this mean?
31 of 31 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 31 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 (31 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Dinoseb | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Picloram | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Pentachlorophenol | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Atrazine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Cardiovascular system or reproductive problems |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Carbofuran | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(31)
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
2,3,7,8-TCDD
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Dinoseb
03
Picloram
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Atrazine
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Carbofuran
03
Chlordane
03
2,4-D
03
Endrin
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
Heptachlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Dalapon
03
Diquat
03
Endothall
03
Glyphosate
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
OXAMYL
03
Simazine
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
2,4,5-TP
03
Toxaphene
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
Nitrate
03
LASSO
03
How Does This Compare?
OSTERVILLE (02655) has 31 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.