Water Quality: Plymouth, MA
4 water systems • 47,016 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Plymouth is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 47,016 people, and has 111 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. Plymouth's violation count is 247% above the national average for Massachusetts. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
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
Water Systems Serving Plymouth
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLYMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT | MA4239000 | Groundwater | 46,799 | 8 |
| WATERVIEW PARK LLC | MA4052044 | Groundwater | 102 | 1 |
| LONG POND REALTY TRUST | MA4239051 | Groundwater | 90 | 34 |
| HERRING COVE CONDOMINIUMS TRUST | MA4239049 | Groundwater | 25 | 68 |
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.