D39/100
NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,903 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA2212000
Violations
37
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.15 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT
Is NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of D (39/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 37 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
32 contaminants were tested in NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 3,903 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: North Brookfield.
What type of water does NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT 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 MA2212000.
How does NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
NORTH BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT scores 39/100 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.