F0/100
TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,152 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MA2294000
Violations
137
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 6.62 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT
Is TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT water safe to drink?
TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 137 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT detected?
32 contaminants were tested in TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT have any EPA violations?
Yes, TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT has 137 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT serve?
TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT serves approximately 6,152 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Templeton.
What type of water does TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT provide?
TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MA2294000.
How does TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT 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.