Rowley, MA 01969

4 water systems • 6,387 residents

Good water quality with few concerns

B

Score: 64/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

61

Contaminants Detected

161

Violations on Record

31

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25
Violation History20 / 25
Contaminant Severity15 / 25
System Compliance0 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score64%

64 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • ✓Point-of-Use Carbon Filter (NSF-certified for lead)
  • ✓Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange Filter
  • ✓Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
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Rowley vs MA & National Average

Detected Contaminants

61 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
AtrazineAgricultural
GlyphosateAgricultural
NitrateAgricultural
SimazineAgricultural
ArsenicHeavy Metal
Lead and Copper RuleHeavy Metal
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneOther
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
2,3,7,8-TCDDOther
2,4-DOther
2,4,5-TPOther
Benzo(a)pyreneOther
BHC-GAMMAOther
CarbofuranOther
ChlordaneOther
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
DalaponOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
DinosebOther
DiquatOther
EndothallOther
EndrinOther
ENTEROCOCCIOther
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEOther
HeptachlorOther
Heptachlor epoxideOther
HexachlorocyclopentadieneOther
LASSOOther
MethoxychlorOther
OXAMYLOther
PentachlorophenolOther
PicloramOther
Public NoticeOther
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Other
ToxapheneOther
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Radiological
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and URadiological
Radium-226Radiological
1,1-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
1,2-DichloroethaneVolatile Organic
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
BenzeneVolatile Organic
Carbon tetrachlorideVolatile Organic
CHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
EthylbenzeneVolatile Organic
HEXACHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
o-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
p-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
StyreneVolatile Organic
TetrachloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TolueneVolatile Organic
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TrichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
Vinyl chlorideVolatile Organic
Xylenes, TotalVolatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
CLARKS MILLS APARTMENTS, SACO RIVER APARTMENTS, ROWLEY WATER DEPARTMENT, COUNTRYSIDE APARTMENTS
Population Served:
6,387
Systems With Violations:
4 of 4
Major Violations:
23
Enforcement Actions:
158

Nearby Areas

01938

Ipswich • 2.6 mi away

C

01922

Byfield • 3.7 mi away

B

01833

Georgetown • 4.5 mi away

D

01983

Topsfield • 4.9 mi away

C

01936

Hamilton • 5.6 mi away

C

01950

Newburyport • 6.5 mi away

C

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.