F3/100
GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 37,440 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA3107000
Violations
78
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2013.
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 GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION
Is GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION water safe to drink?
GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION water receives a grade of F (3/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 78 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION detected?
69 contaminants were tested in GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION have any EPA violations?
Yes, GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION has 78 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION serve?
GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION serves approximately 37,440 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Gloucester.
What type of water does GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION provide?
GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION 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 MA3107000.
How does GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION scores 3/100 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.