C55/100
BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,098 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MA1024000
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.40 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
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 BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT
Is BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 10 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT detected?
32 contaminants were tested in BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT serve?
BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 3,098 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Belchertown.
What type of water does BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT provide?
BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MA1024000.
How does BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
BELCHERTOWN WATER DISTRICT scores 55/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.