B62/100
WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 206,518 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA2348000
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.29 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
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 2006.
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 WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION
Is WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION water safe to drink?
WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION water receives a grade of B (62/100), which is considered good. Out of 77 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION detected?
77 contaminants were tested in WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION have any EPA violations?
Yes, WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION serve?
WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION serves approximately 206,518 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Worcester.
What type of water does WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION provide?
WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MA2348000.
How does WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION scores 62/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.