Water Quality: Palmer, MA
2 water systems • 4,837 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Palmer is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,837 people, and has 11 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Palmer's violation count is 66% below the national average for Massachusetts. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Palmer
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALMER WATER DISTRICT NO.1 | MA1227000 | Surface Water | 4,789 | 7 |
| BRETON ESTATES | MA1227015 | Groundwater | 48 | 4 |
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.