Water Quality: Millbury, MA
7 water systems • 32,579 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Millbury is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 32,579 people, and has 69 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Millbury's violation count is 116% above the national average for Massachusetts. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Millbury
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUARION WATER COMPANY, MILLBURY | MA2186000 | Surface Water | 11,326 | 4 |
| AQUARION WATER COMPANY, PINEHILLS | MA4239055 | Groundwater | 9,195 | 2 |
| AQUARION WATER COMPANY OXFORD | MA2226000 | Groundwater | 7,343 | 0 |
| AQUARION WATER COMPANY | MA4239045 | Groundwater | 2,267 | 1 |
| AQUARION WATER COMPANY (DOVER) | MA3078006 | Groundwater | 1,922 | 18 |
| MILLBURY IND. PARK/ PARK HILL VILLAGE | MA2186001 | Surface Water | 400 | 37 |
| AQUARION WATER CO. (SPRINGDALE FARMS) | MA3078008 | Groundwater | 126 | 7 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.