F5/100
NORTH READING WATER DEPT. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 16,054 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA3213000
Violations
53
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 220.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 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 NORTH READING WATER DEPT.
Is NORTH READING WATER DEPT. water safe to drink?
NORTH READING WATER DEPT. water receives a grade of F (5/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 53 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NORTH READING WATER DEPT. detected?
69 contaminants were tested in NORTH READING WATER DEPT.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH READING WATER DEPT. have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH READING WATER DEPT. has 53 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MCL, TT, RPT. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORTH READING WATER DEPT. serve?
NORTH READING WATER DEPT. serves approximately 16,054 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: North Reading.
What type of water does NORTH READING WATER DEPT. provide?
NORTH READING WATER DEPT. 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 MA3213000.
How does NORTH READING WATER DEPT. compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
NORTH READING WATER DEPT. scores 5/100 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.