Needham Water Dept
Surface water · Local · 500 DEDHAM AVE
This page shows official EPA compliance records for Needham Water Dept, including PFAS monitoring data, violation history, contaminant test results, treatment options, and certified testing lab links for Massachusetts.
Needham Water Dept is a surface water system serving 33,130 residents in Needham, Massachusetts (PWSID: MA3199000). No open health-based violations are recorded in the EPA federal database for this system. EPA UCMR 5 monitoring returned 174 PFAS records for this utility.
At a Glance
MA3199000Intelligence Summary · Needham Water Dept
No Concerns Detected
Water meets all safety standards with no detected exceedances.
No open health violations on record. This utility has no active EPA violations involving contaminants exceeding legal limits. Always verify with your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for annual test results.
Utility Overview
Population Served
33,130
Source Type
Surface water
Ownership
Local
PWSID
MA3199000
Detected Contaminants
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View on EPA ECHOViolation History
Sourced from EPA SDWIS. Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded the legal limit. Monitoring/Reporting violations mean required test results were not submitted to EPA — not necessarily that the water is unsafe.
EPA UCMR 5 monitoring (2023–2025) returned 174 PFAS records for Needham Water Dept. Detection is not a regulatory violation, but indicates PFAS compounds were measured during the unregulated contaminant monitoring cycle. Review the full records and compare detected levels against current EPA MCLs.
Filtration Recommendations
Based on contaminants found in health-based violations, these treatment methods are most relevant for residents.
Reverse Osmosis
Reverse osmosis (RO) is the most comprehensive point-of-use water treatment technology available for residential use.
Activated Carbon
Activated carbon is the most widely used residential water treatment technology.
Utilities With Similar Violations in Massachusetts
Other Massachusetts water systems with health-based violations involving the same contaminants detected at Needham Water Dept.
What should I do next?
PFAS monitoring records are on file for Needham Water Dept. Review the detected compounds, compare them with current regulatory guidance, and check whether your home filter is certified for PFAS reduction.
Needham Water Dept — Water Quality FAQs
Explore This Water System
Needham water quality overview
All utilities serving Needham, violations, and PFAS records
Massachusetts drinking water report
State-level utility directory, open violations, and PFAS data
PFAS monitoring records for this system
Official EPA UCMR 5 sampling data — 174 records
Official EPA contamination & sampling records
Violation history, PFAS detections, and official source links
Certified water testing labs in Massachusetts
State-certified labs for PFAS, lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and whole-home filtration guides
About this data
Data sources, update cadence, and accuracy notes
MWRA
Nearby water system — compare violations and PFAS records
BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA)
Nearby water system — compare violations and PFAS records
Common Questions About This Water System
Does Needham Water Dept have PFAS monitoring records?
174 official EPA UCMR 5 PFAS sampling records on file
Are there EPA violations on record for Needham Water Dept?
3 health-based violations recorded in EPA SDWIS
How do I get my water tested in Massachusetts?
State-certified labs for PFAS, lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What water treatment options address these contaminants?
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and whole-home filtration guides with NSF certification data
Which other utilities serve Needham?
All EPA-tracked water systems serving Needham, MA
Where can I find official sampling records for this system?
Official EPA SDWIS violations and UCMR 5 PFAS sampling records with source links
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