Neighborhood Report
Grade C
Worcester, MA Neighborhood Water Quality — Grade C
16 ZIP codes · 16 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water quality varies significantly across Worcester, MA. We analyzed 16 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade C (66/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 4 | 25% |
| C | 12 | 75% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Worcester ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01601 | 70 | B | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 2 | 01607 | 70 | B | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 3 | 01609 | 70 | B | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 4 | 01613 | 70 | B | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 5 | 01614 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 6 | 01615 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 7 | 01653 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 8 | 01654 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 9 | 01655 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 10 | 01602 | 65 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 11 | 01603 | 65 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 12 | 01604 | 65 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 13 | 01605 | 65 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 14 | 01606 | 65 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 15 | 01608 | 65 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 16 | 01610 | 60 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 15 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 16 total violations across Worcester
- 0 health-based violations
- 16 of 16 ZIP codes have violations
- 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 16 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Worcester?
ZIP code 01601 has the highest safety score in Worcester at 70/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Worcester water safe to drink?
Worcester has an average water safety score of 66/100 (C). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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