C56/100
BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,228 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MA3205001
Violations
28
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT
Is BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 28 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT has 28 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT serve?
BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 2,228 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Newbury.
What type of water does BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT provide?
BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MA3205001.
How does BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT scores 56/100 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.