NORFOLK WATER DIVISION Water Quality Report
Population
7,602
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 273
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
273 violations in the past 5 years, including 1 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- MA2208000
- Population Served
- 7,602
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Massachusetts
- EPA Region
- 1
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Cyanide | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Lead | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Benzene | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Atrazine | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2046 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2959 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2105 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2005 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2946 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2067 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2065 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2326 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2020 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2110 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2015 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2010 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2383 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2931 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2306 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2031 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2035 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2039 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2041 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2032 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2033 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2034 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2274 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2042 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2036 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2040 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2037 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2063 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2388 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2390 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2392 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2394 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2396 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2398 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2399 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 2400 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 1032 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
| Contaminant 4020 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 4030 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 5000 | ✕ Health-Based | 3 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 1039 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2990 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2982 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2977 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2980 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Chloramine | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2981 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2976 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2989 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2968 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2979 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Vinyl Chloride | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2983 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2992 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2996 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2987 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2991 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2955 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Trichloroethylene (TCE) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2985 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2251 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 2378 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Fluoride | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Arsenic | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Selenium | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Thallium | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Barium | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Cadmium | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Chromium | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 1052 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Beryllium | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 1075 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 1036 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 1085 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Mercury | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Nitrate | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Nitrite | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
Violation History
2023
79
2022
194
2013
1
2002
1
1998
1
Total violations on record: 276
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Lead, Arsenic, Nitrate, Nitrite, Fluoride, Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury, Selenium, Barium
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Atrazine, Benzene, Trichloroethylene (TCE), Tetrachloroethylene (PCE), Vinyl Chloride
Water Distiller
Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation
Removes: Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium, Fluoride
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
276violations total
986% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Average-sized water system.