Water Quality: North Dighton, MA
3 water systems • 112,207 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
North Dighton is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 112,207 people, and has 51 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. North Dighton's violation count is 59% above the national average for Massachusetts. Contaminants associated with violations include TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving North Dighton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INIMA USA / AQUARIA LLC | MA4076004 | Surface Water | 105,643 | 39 |
| DIGHTON WATER DISTRICT | MA4076000 | Surface Water | 5,264 | 9 |
| NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT | MA4076002 | Surface Water | 1,300 | 3 |
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.