C56/100
NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 29,909 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA4220000
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1999.
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 NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
Is NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) water safe to drink?
NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 9 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1999. Violation types include TT, MCL, MR. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serve?
NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves approximately 29,909 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Norwood.
What type of water does NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) provide?
NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) 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 MA4220000.
How does NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
NORWOOD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) scores 56/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.