F0/100
FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,639 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MA4099000
Violations
69
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.007 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 430.00 µg/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 FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT
Is FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 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 FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
66 contaminants were tested in FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT has 69 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 18,639 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Foxborough.
What type of water does FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MA4099000.
How does FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
FOXBORO WATER DEPARTMENT 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.