TapScore

SCITUATE WATER DIVISION Water Quality Report

Population

19,297

people served

Water Source

🌊 Surface

rivers, lakes, reservoirs

National Rank

Top 94%

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 39

violations recorded

D

Poor

Safety Grade

39 violations in the past 5 years, including 9 health-based

System Details

PWSID
MA4264000
Population Served
19,297
Water Source
Surface Water
Owner
Local Government
State
Massachusetts
EPA Region
1

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 1075⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 1036⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 1085⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Cyanide⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Lead⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 0300✕ Health-Based2
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)✕ Health-Based6
Contaminant 7000⚠ Monitoring/Reporting3
Contaminant 1032⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Nitrite⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Fluoride⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Arsenic⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Selenium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Thallium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Barium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Cadmium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Chromium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 1052⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2
Contaminant 5000✕ Health-Based1
Beryllium⚠ Monitoring/Reporting2

Violation History

2024
33
2023
4
2021
2
2020
2
2018
2
1996
1

Total violations on record: 44

Service Area

Cities Served

SCITUATE

ZIP Codes Served

02066

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, Nitrite, Fluoride, Cadmium, Chromium, Selenium, Barium

$150–$400

Activated Carbon Filter

Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement

Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

$20–$100

Water Distiller

Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation

Removes: Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Fluoride

$80–$200

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade D
Avg: B-C
44violations total

157% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 3× the national average.