A94/100
NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,300 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA4076002
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT
Is NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT water safe to drink?
NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 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 DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT serve?
NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT serves approximately 1,300 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Dighton.
What type of water does NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT provide?
NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MA4076002.
How does NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT scores 94/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.