Norfolk Water Quality

Massachusetts

Health Violations

According to EPA SDWIS, Norfolk, Massachusetts is served by 1 community water system covering about 7,602 people. The same extract lists 1 health-based violation record, most recently coded 5000 in 1998. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.

1
Water Systems
7,602
Population Served
1
Health-Based Violation Records
1
Distinct Contaminant Codes

Drinking water in Norfolk, Massachusetts is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 7,602 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.

PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 1 violation record across the 1 active community system shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 1 distinct EPA contaminant code: Lead and Copper Rule. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.

A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. 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
NORFOLK WATER DIVISION 7,602 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.

Water system Contaminant Begin Date
NORFOLK WATER DIVISION Lead and Copper Rule 1998-01-01

What are Norfolk's health-based records for?

Every health-based violation record in Norfolk carries one EPA contaminant or rule code. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.

Contaminant Records Systems
Lead and Copper Rule 1 1

TRI Facilities in Norfolk

Facility Total Releases
Camger Coatings Systems Inc 5.0K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Norfolk, Massachusetts?
Norfolk is listed with 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 7,602 people. 1 health-based violation record appear in the extract. A past registry row is not a current drinkability verdict; contact the local utility for current status.
How many water violations does Norfolk have in this EPA extract?
Norfolk water systems have 1 health-based violation record in PlainEnviro's EPA SDWIS extract. This extract is filtered to EPA health-based records and does not include monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Norfolk water?
Health-based records for Norfolk water systems carry the following EPA contaminant codes: Lead and Copper Rule. This source edition does not include authoritative contaminant names. Source: EPA SDWIS.
How many water systems serve Norfolk?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Norfolk, Massachusetts, collectively covering approximately 7,602 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Norfolk get its drinking water?
Norfolk's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. 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 Norfolk?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Norfolk, Massachusetts, reporting a combined 5.0K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

How does Norfolk compare in Massachusetts?

Of the 343 Massachusetts places with at least one community water system on file, Norfolk ranks #250 by number of systems (1).

Either side of it: Newburyport (1), Newton (1), North Andover (1), North Attleborough (1)

About This Data

Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 1 community water system whose service area lists Norfolk, ranked against the 343 Massachusetts places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.

A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.

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