Water Quality in Acushnet, MA (02743)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 02743.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,519
Population
11
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Acushnet Water Department
Ford Middle School
Long Plain Christian Nursery School
Country Whip
1 health-basedAcushnet Manufactured Homes
All resolvedBrookside Mobile Home Park
Little Peoples College
All resolvedHen House Restaurant
Acushwet Mobile Home Park
Camp Greenbriar - Inact.
Wee Folk Farm Daycare
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Acushnet (02743) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
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.