B60/100
LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,324 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA1148000
Violations
13
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 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 LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT
Is LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (60/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include RPT, MCL, Other. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT serve?
LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 2,324 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Lanesborough.
What type of water does LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT provide?
LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT 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 MA1148000.
How does LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT scores 60/100 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.