D38/100
FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 41,946 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA2097000
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.27 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 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 FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY
Is FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink?
FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY water receives a grade of D (38/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 15 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY detected?
70 contaminants were tested in FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY have any EPA violations?
Yes, FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, MCL, TT. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY serve?
FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY serves approximately 41,946 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Fitchburg.
What type of water does FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY provide?
FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY 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 MA2097000.
How does FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY scores 38/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.