Public water system record
Mount St Marys Abbey
Serves Franklin Town, Norfolk County, MA · 60 people served
Federal records show 22 health-based violations and 24 monitoring/reporting issues for Mount St Marys Abbey in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a Combined Radium (-226 and -228) violation that EPA lists as archived, not resolved.
System profile
Source water
Groundwater
ZIP
02093
EPA system ID
MA4350003
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 22
- Resolved
- 0
- Unresolved
- 0
- Archived by EPA
- 22
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 24
Key facts
- Mount St Marys Abbey draws water from 2 wells.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Combined Radium (-226 and -228), 8.9 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.8 times the limit), 2021.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order (no penalty) by Massachusetts, February 2024.
- Record on file since 1998, with 9 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 1 unknown out of 8 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.8225 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
340 | Oct 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.2 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
340 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.6575 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
340 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.1125 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
340 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8.9 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
340 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8.5 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
340 | Jul 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
340 | Apr 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.9 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
340 | Jan 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
340 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.1 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
340 | Jul 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
340 | Apr 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.9 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
340 | Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
340 | Oct 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.7 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
340 | Apr 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.1 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
340 | Jan 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.4 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
340 | Oct 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.5 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
340 | Jul 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
340 | Apr 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.1 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
340 | Jan 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
340 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
340 | Apr 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
340 | Jan 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 10, 2021 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 10, 2021 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
|
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
May 11, 2021 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
|
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 10, 2021 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
|
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Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 10, 2020 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 10, 2020 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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May 11, 2020 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Feb 10, 2020 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Aug 10, 2019 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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May 11, 2019 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 10, 2019 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Nov 10, 2018 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Aug 10, 2018 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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May 11, 2018 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Feb 10, 2018 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Aug 10, 2017 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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May 11, 2017 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 10, 2015 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 10, 2014 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 10, 2012 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Feb 10, 2012 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Nov 10, 2011 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Aug 10, 2011 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Public Notice
OTHER
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May 11, 2011 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
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Full record since 1998
EPA's records for Mount St Marys Abbey go back to 1998. Before October 19, 2016 they list 9 health-based violations (2 resolved, 7 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 34 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 13 |
| 2000s | 1 | 14 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 8 | 7 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 10 | 9 |
| 2020s | 12 | 8 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Combined Radium (-226 and -228), began October 2014, Archived.
Show all 9 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2014 | Archived |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.7 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2014 | Archived |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.7 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2012 | Archived |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2011 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Sep 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.2 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2011 | Archived |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.7 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2011 | Archived |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.7 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2011 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 2007 | Resolved |
Enforcement actions
Massachusetts regulators took 8 formal enforcement actions against Mount St Marys Abbey between 1999 and 2024. The most recent was a compliance order (no penalty) in February 2024.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2024 | Massachusetts | Compliance order (no penalty) | 4 violations (4 health-based): Combined Radium (-226 and -228) |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Massachusetts | Compliance order (no penalty) | 49 violations (25 health-based): Public Notice, Combined Radium (-226 and -228) |
| Nov 29, 2011 | Massachusetts | Compliance order (no penalty) | 1 violation (1 health-based): Total Coliform |
| Jun 27, 2008 | Massachusetts | Compliance order (no penalty) | 4 violations (1 health-based): Total Coliform, Public Notice |
| Jun 28, 2007 | Massachusetts | Compliance order (no penalty) | 1 violation: Total Coliform |
| Feb 1, 2006 | Massachusetts | Compliance order (no penalty) | 8 violations: Tritium, 53-IODINE-131, Radium-228, 38-STRONTIUM-90, Combined Uranium |
| Oct 18, 2002 | Massachusetts | Compliance order (no penalty) | 2 violations: Total Coliform |
| May 6, 1999 | Massachusetts | Compliance order (no penalty) | 13 violations: Total Coliform |
What the violations mean
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
22 incidentsTest results for Combined Radium (-226 and -228) were above the federal limit (a maximum contaminant level violation).
The utility had to notify customers about each of these violations.
Where the water comes from
Mount St Marys Abbey draws water from 2 wells.
Annual water quality report
Mount St Marys Abbey must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Systems serving 500 or fewer people may meet the rule by telling customers the report is available on request, so you may need to ask Mount St Marys Abbey for a copy.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Massachusetts.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells