Dover, MA 02030

5 water systems • 2,276 residents

Good water quality with few concerns

B

Score: 72/100

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

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

33

Contaminants Detected

173

Violations on Record

32

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25
Violation History21 / 25
Contaminant Severity17 / 25
System Compliance0 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score72%

72 / 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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Dover vs MA & National Average

Detected Contaminants

33 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
NitrateAgricultural
Lead and Copper RuleHeavy Metal
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
Revised Total Coliform RuleMicroorganism
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneOther
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
Public NoticeOther
TritiumOther
38-STRONTIUM-90Radiological
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and URadiological
Gross Beta Particle ActivityRadiological
Radium-226Radiological
Radium-228Radiological
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
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:
MEADOWBROOK WATER TRUST, AQUARION WATER COMPANY (DOVER), GLEN RIDGE RESIDENTS TRUST, AQUARION WATER CO. (SPRINGDALE FARMS), OLD FARM ROAD WATER TRUST
Population Served:
2,276
Systems With Violations:
5 of 5
Major Violations:
9
Enforcement Actions:
157

Nearby Areas

02492

Needham • 3.5 mi away

C

02052

Medfield • 4 mi away

D

02482

Wellesley • 4.1 mi away

F

02026

Dedham • 5.2 mi away

A

02481

Wellesley Hills • 5.2 mi away

A

02062

Norwood • 5.8 mi away

B

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.