F0/100
NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 13,000 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA1209000
Violations
189
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 280.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT
Is NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 189 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT detected?
69 contaminants were tested in NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT has 189 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, TT, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT serve?
NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT serves approximately 13,000 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: North Adams.
What type of water does NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT provide?
NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT 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 MA1209000.
How does NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
NORTH ADAMS WATER DEPT 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.