F0/100
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,170 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA3166000
Violations
68
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.012 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW
Is MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW water safe to drink?
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 68 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW detected?
34 contaminants were tested in MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW have any EPA violations?
Yes, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW has 68 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW serve?
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW serves approximately 5,170 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Manchester.
What type of water does MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW provide?
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW 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 MA3166000.
How does MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW 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.