B65/100
NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 30,915 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA3210000
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.007 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 ANDOVER WATER DEPT
Is NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT water receives a grade of B (65/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT detected?
69 contaminants were tested in NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT serve?
NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT serves approximately 30,915 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: North Andover.
What type of water does NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT provide?
NORTH ANDOVER 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 MA3210000.
How does NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
NORTH ANDOVER WATER DEPT scores 65/100 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.