C56/100
WOBURN WATER DEPT. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 40,876 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA3347000
Violations
21
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 2007.
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 WOBURN WATER DEPT.
Is WOBURN WATER DEPT. water safe to drink?
WOBURN WATER DEPT. water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WOBURN WATER DEPT. detected?
69 contaminants were tested in WOBURN WATER DEPT.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WOBURN WATER DEPT. have any EPA violations?
Yes, WOBURN WATER DEPT. has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2007. Violation types include MR, TT, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does WOBURN WATER DEPT. serve?
WOBURN WATER DEPT. serves approximately 40,876 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Woburn.
What type of water does WOBURN WATER DEPT. provide?
WOBURN WATER DEPT. 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 MA3347000.
How does WOBURN WATER DEPT. compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
WOBURN WATER DEPT. scores 56/100 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.