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Water Quality in Shrewsbury, MA

14 water systems serving 39,060 people

City Overview

14
Water Systems
39.1K
People Served
19.0 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: High Risk

Average lead detection across Shrewsbury water systems is 19.0 ppb (Elevated). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record154
Health-based violations19
Lead action level violations1
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Shrewsbury

SHREWSBURY WATER DEPARTMENT
Community Water System · PWSID: MA2271000 · Groundwater
38.3K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
LOG CABIN RESTAURANT
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA2271001 · Groundwater
200
served
No data
lead
Clean
HIGHLAND RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS
Community Water System · PWSID: MA2028022 · Groundwater
132
served
0.0 ppb
lead
Clean
MEMORIAL DR. IND. PARK SITE 2 (RIFL)
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA2271004 · Groundwater
78
served
3.8 ppb
lead
YANKEE DINER
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA2054007 · Groundwater
60
served
No data
lead
MEMORIAL DR. IND. PARK SITE 1 (RIGR)
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA2271003 · Groundwater
52
served
4.3 ppb
lead
MONTESSORI CENTER, INC.
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA2017012 · Groundwater
38
served
87.0 ppb
lead
ME REALTY LLC (OTHER PLACE PUB)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA2039008 · Groundwater
25
served
No data
lead
RAINBOW MOTEL
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA2271002 · Groundwater
25
served
No data
lead
WATER VEND INC. (CHARLES RIVER PARK VND)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA3035007 · Purchased Surface Water
25
served
No data
lead
Clean
WATER VEND INC. AT EDWARDS MARKET(VND)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA3035005 · Purchased Surface Water
25
served
No data
lead
Clean
WATER VEND INC.(HARVEST FOOD COOP VND)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA3035006 · Purchased Surface Water
25
served
No data
lead
Clean
STAR MARKET (LYNN) VEND.
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA3163001 · Purchased Surface Water
25
served
No data
lead
Clean
WATER VEND (PLAINVILLE) VND
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MA4238011 · Purchased Groundwater
25
served
No data
lead
Clean

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shrewsbury tap water safe to drink?

Some water systems in Shrewsbury have detected elevated lead levels. While municipal treatment meets EPA standards, lead can leach from older home plumbing. Consider using a certified filter if your home was built before 1986.

What is the water quality in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts?

Shrewsbury has 14 public water systems serving approximately 39,060 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 19.0 ppb. There are 154 total violations on record.

Does Shrewsbury have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 19.0 ppb across Shrewsbury's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Shrewsbury?

14 public water systems are registered in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 39,060 people.

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