C41/100

WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,741 people · Massachusetts

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
MA2332000
Violations
12

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

No violations in the past 5 years

Full EPA compliance since 2013.

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 WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Is WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS water safe to drink?

WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS water receives a grade of C (41/100), 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 WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS detected?

31 contaminants were tested in WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS have any EPA violations?

Yes, WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MCL, MR, TT. 11 are health-based violations.

How many people does WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS serve?

WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves approximately 3,741 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Westminster.

What type of water does WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS provide?

WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 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 MA2332000.

How does WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?

WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS scores 41/100 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.

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