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Tap Water Quality in Worcester, Massachusetts (ZIP 01613)

Serving Worcester, Massachusetts

Danger
13 above health guidelines
1
City
488+
Tested
13
Above Guidelines
3
Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in Worcester, Massachusetts?

Tap water in Worcester, Massachusetts (ZIP 01613) has 13 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

ZIP 01613 is served by 3 water utilities providing water to Worcester. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.

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Water Quality Report for ZIP 01613

7 contaminants above EPA health guidelines

These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.

Perfluorooctanoic acid

Found in Worcester

0.00565 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Trichloroethylene

Found in Worcester

0.71 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Bromoform

Found in Worcester

0.975 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
0.00479 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Bromodichloromethane

Found in Worcester

6.2 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA)

Found in Worcester

0.0103 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
1.05 pCi/L
Guideline: 0 pCi/L

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 01613

WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION

People Served:

206,518

Contact:
5089291300

Water Source:

Surface water

Contaminants Tested:

152

SHREWSBURY WATER DEPARTMENT

People Served:

38,325

Contact:
5088418506

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

167

HOLDEN WATER DIVISION, DPW

People Served:

17,369

Contact:
5082105550

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

169

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Best Water Filters for Worcester (ZIP 01613)

Based on the contaminants found in your area, we recommend NSF-certified water filters that can remove the specific contaminants above health guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in Worcester, Massachusetts (ZIP 01613)?

Tap water in Worcester, Massachusetts (ZIP 01613) has 13 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing the detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

Which water utilities serve ZIP code 01613?

ZIP code 01613 is served by 3 water utilities: WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION, SHREWSBURY WATER DEPARTMENT, HOLDEN WATER DIVISION, DPW.

How do I pay my water bill in Worcester (ZIP 01613)?

WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION (the largest utility serving ZIP 01613) handles billing for most Worcester addresses. Call 5089291300 to pay your bill or set up online payments. Other utilities serve smaller pockets of this ZIP — check the utility list below if you don't recognize WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION.

What contaminants are in Worcester water (ZIP 01613)?

Water testing in ZIP 01613 found 7 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Perfluorooctanoic acid, Trichloroethylene, Bromoform, Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, Bromodichloromethane, and more.

Should I use a water filter in Worcester (ZIP 01613)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 01613 because 13 contaminants are above EPA health guidelines. Reverse osmosis systems or under-sink filters certified to remove the specific contaminants found in your water are recommended.

What cities are in ZIP code 01613?

ZIP code 01613 serves Worcester, Massachusetts.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 3 utilityies serving ZIP 01613. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

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