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Pelham, MA Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Pelham, MA — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Pelham's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Amherst Dpw Water Division PWSID: MA1008000 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 8.00 ppb, 53% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

B

Pelham earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 8.00 ppb — 53% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
4 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
No violations currently open
Pelham's lead level vs. all Massachusetts community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 8.00 ppb — 53% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 7% of Massachusetts utilities
Population Served
573
~6437 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
4 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
53% of EPA action level
8.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 8.00 ppb, 53% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
Coliform (TCR) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 5% of samples 2015 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2015 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2015 Archived
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

4 violations are on record since 2015, of which 1 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Amherst Dpw Water Division
PWSID MA1008000
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 573
Service connections 6,437
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pelham tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 8.00 ppb, 53% of the action level.
Does Pelham water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Pelham? ▼
Amherst Dpw Water Division (PWSID MA1008000). Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2024-09-11. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Pelham Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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