C45/100
SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 27,082 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA3262000
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 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 SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
Is SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) water safe to drink?
SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) water receives a grade of C (45/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 12 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) have any EPA violations?
Yes, SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1999. Violation types include TT, MCL, MR. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serve?
SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves approximately 27,082 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Saugus.
What type of water does SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) provide?
SAUGUS 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 MA3262000.
How does SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) scores 45/100 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.