F0/100
BEDFORD WATER DEPT. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 14,394 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA3023000
Violations
69
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 257.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 BEDFORD WATER DEPT.
Is BEDFORD WATER DEPT. water safe to drink?
BEDFORD WATER DEPT. water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 69 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BEDFORD WATER DEPT. detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BEDFORD WATER DEPT.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BEDFORD WATER DEPT. have any EPA violations?
Yes, BEDFORD WATER DEPT. has 69 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 15 are health-based violations.
How many people does BEDFORD WATER DEPT. serve?
BEDFORD WATER DEPT. serves approximately 14,394 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Bedford.
What type of water does BEDFORD WATER DEPT. provide?
BEDFORD WATER DEPT. sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MA3023000.
How does BEDFORD WATER DEPT. compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
BEDFORD WATER DEPT. scores 0/100 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.