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GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 10,925 people · Massachusetts

Water Source

Groundwater

County

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System ID

MA2110000

Violations

Contaminant Test Results

6 contaminants above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Copper (90th percentile)	1.63 mg/L	1.30 mg/L	1.30 mg/L	Over Limit
PFOA	0.006 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	0 µg/L	Over Limit
PFOS	0.006 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	0 µg/L	Over Limit
manganese	1140.00 µg/L	—	300.00 µg/L	Above Goal
1,4-dioxane	0.530 µg/L	—	0.350 µg/L	Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)	0.008 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 22, 2023 – September 9, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 3, 2023 – April 5, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 1, 2023 – September 8, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

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 GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT

Is GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 3 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 43 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT detected?

67 contaminants were tested in GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile), manganese. 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 6 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT has 43 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT serve?

GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 10,925 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Grafton.

What type of water does GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT provide?

GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MA2110000.

How does GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?

GRAFTON WATER DISTRICT 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.

Cities Served

Grafton