A91/100
THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,435 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
MA1227001
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2001.
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 THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT
Is THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (91/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2001. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT serve?
THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 1,435 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Palmer.
What type of water does THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT provide?
THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MA1227001.
How does THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT scores 91/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.