Worcester Water Quality
Massachusetts
The tap water in Worcester, Massachusetts is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 206,927 people. 3 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 4010 in 2019. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Worcester, Massachusetts is delivered through 6 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 206,927 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 Worcester shows 3 total violations across all 6 systems, of which 3 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 4010, 8000, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION | 206,518 | 1 | Health |
| ROCKWOOD MEADOWS | 110 | 0 | Clean |
| TRAIL RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS | 104 | 0 | Clean |
| PINE HILL CONDOMINIUM | 95 | 1 | Health |
| BOLTON COUNTRY MANOR | 60 | 1 | Health |
| HUBBARDSTON HOUSE APARTMENTS | 40 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 4010 | 2019-10-01 |
| 8000 | 2018-07-01 |
| 5000 | 1993-01-01 |
TRI Facilities in Worcester
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Saint-Gobain Abrasives & Saint -Gobain Ceramics & Plastics | 75.9K lbs |
| Independent Plating Co. | 14.1K lbs |
| Saint Gobain Performance Plastics | 9.0K lbs |
| Bodycote Thermal Processing | 8.9K lbs |
| New Method Plating Co.,inc. | 889 lbs |
| Komtek Forge LLC | 171 lbs |
| Wyman-Gordon Co | 119 lbs |
| Tricab | 33 lbs |
| Saeilo Enterprises | 14 lbs |
| Flexographic Printing Plate Co Inc | 0 lbs |
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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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.