D25/100
LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 7,145 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MA2162000
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.90 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
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 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 LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT
Is LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of D (25/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 12 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT detected?
32 contaminants were tested in LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include Other, MCL. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT serve?
LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 7,145 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Lunenburg.
What type of water does LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT provide?
LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MA2162000.
How does LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT scores 25/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.