B76/100
FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 72,362 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA3100000
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2008.
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 FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
Is FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) water safe to drink?
FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) have any EPA violations?
Yes, FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2008. Violation types include MR, TT. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serve?
FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves approximately 72,362 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Framingham.
What type of water does FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) provide?
FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) 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 MA3100000.
How does FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) scores 76/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.