Leominster Water Quality

Massachusetts

Health Violations

The tap water in Leominster, Massachusetts is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 41,808 people. 5 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2456 in 2018. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
41,808
Population Served
5
Total Violations
5
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Leominster, Massachusetts is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 41,808 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Leominster shows 5 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 5 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2456, 5000. 10 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Massachusetts drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
LEOMINSTER WATER DIVISION 41,683 5 Health
WOODLAND RIDGE 125 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2456 2018-10-01
2456 2018-10-01
2456 2018-07-01
2456 2018-07-01
5000 1993-01-01

TRI Facilities in Leominster

Facility Total Releases
Highline Warren LLC 39.9K lbs
Chroma Color Corp 37.2K lbs
Teknor Apex Elastomers Inc. 27.7K lbs
Southwin Ltd 6.0K lbs
Mexichem Specialty Compounds 4.2K lbs
Alpha Wire Co 2.6K lbs
US Pack Inc 436 lbs
International Rectifier Hirel Products Inc. 2 lbs
Heat Trace Products LLC 0 lbs
Monson Cos Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leominster, Massachusetts water safe to drink?
Leominster is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 41,808 people. 5 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Leominster have?
Leominster water systems have a total of 5 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 5 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Leominster water?
Health-based violations for Leominster water systems include the following contaminants: 2456, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Leominster?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Leominster, Massachusetts, collectively covering approximately 41,808 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Leominster get its drinking water?
Leominster's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Leominster?
Yes, 10 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Leominster, Massachusetts, reporting a combined 118.0K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial