Water system

Andrews Farm Water Co., Inc.

D
Massachusetts EPA ID MA3038020 150 people Groundwater

What this means for you

Is it safe to drink right now?
Based on the latest EPA data, Andrews Farm Water Co., Inc. has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
Should I use a filter?
It's worth considering. Andrews Farm Water Co., Inc. has a D because of its violation record over the past 5 years (4 health-based), even though nothing is flagged as unresolved in the last year. A filter matched to the contaminants in its violation history is a reasonable precaution.
What kind of filter?
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This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

Summary: 4 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 102 monitoring/reporting violations; 13 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5

No UCMR 5 results on file (mostly smaller systems weren’t required to test).

Lead and copper

Lead 90th percentile1.6 ppb2024-06-30
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027

Violations (last 5 years)

BeganTypeContaminant / ruleStatus
2025-07-01Other paperwork/notice violationConsumer Confidence RuleUnaddressed
2025-04-01Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeAddressed
2025-03-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleArchived
2025-02-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleArchived
2025-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingNitrateArchived
2025-01-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleArchived
2025-01-01Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeAddressed
2024-12-01Required treatment not doneRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2024-12-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2024-11-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleArchived
2024-10-17Reporting problemLEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSAddressed
2024-10-17Required treatment not doneLEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSAddressed
2024-10-01Missed or late testing/reportingNitrateArchived
2024-09-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleArchived
2024-08-01Reporting problemRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2024-08-01Required treatment not doneRevised Total Coliform RuleAddressed
2024-08-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleArchived
2024-07-01Missed or late testing/reportingPicloramArchived
2024-07-01Missed or late testing/reporting1,2-DichloroethaneArchived
2024-07-01Missed or late testing/reportingDalaponArchived
2024-07-01Missed or late testing/reporting1,1,1-TrichloroethaneArchived
2024-07-01Missed or late testing/reportingVinyl chlorideArchived
2024-07-01Missed or late testing/reportingXylenes, TotalArchived
2024-07-01Missed or late testing/reportingOXAMYLArchived
2024-07-01Missed or late testing/reportingTrichloroethyleneArchived

Filters matched to this water

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Coliform/E. coli

NSF/ANSI 55 Class A (UV)Boil water notice—follow utility
Class A UV disinfection system ~$100–400
Only after any boil-water notice is lifted; UV does not remove chemicals.
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Chlorine/chloramine taste

NSF/ANSI 42
Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report

Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.

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