B70/100
ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 7,851 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MA1004000
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT
Is ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT water safe to drink?
ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT detected?
31 contaminants were tested in ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MCL, TT. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT serve?
ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT serves approximately 7,851 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Adams.
What type of water does ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT provide?
ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MA1004000.
How does ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT scores 70/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.