F9/100
ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 33,647 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA4001000
Violations
16
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.012 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.007 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
When: May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Unresolved
Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS
Is ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS water safe to drink?
ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS water receives a grade of F (9/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 16 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS detected?
69 contaminants were tested in ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, MR, TT. 14 are health-based violations.
How many people does ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS serve?
ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS serves approximately 33,647 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Abington.
What type of water does ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS provide?
ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MA4001000.
How does ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
ABINGTON/ROCKLAND JOINT WTR. WORKS scores 9/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.