F0/100
PEABODY WATER DEPT. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 54,481 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA3229000
Violations
115
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 284.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 PEABODY WATER DEPT.
Is PEABODY WATER DEPT. water safe to drink?
PEABODY WATER DEPT. water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 115 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PEABODY WATER DEPT. detected?
69 contaminants were tested in PEABODY WATER DEPT.'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PEABODY WATER DEPT. have any EPA violations?
Yes, PEABODY WATER DEPT. has 115 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does PEABODY WATER DEPT. serve?
PEABODY WATER DEPT. serves approximately 54,481 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Peabody.
What type of water does PEABODY WATER DEPT. provide?
PEABODY 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 MA3229000.
How does PEABODY WATER DEPT. compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
PEABODY WATER DEPT. scores 0/100 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.