Watercolour of a small house at dusk, with the water meter cover in the sidewalk out front.

Is there lead in Athol's tap water?

2.4PPBparts per billion of lead in Athol Dpw Water Division's water at the latest test, in 2025

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Athol

2 public water companies list Athol as a place they supply. The biggest is Athol Dpw Water Division, with about 10,587 people. The highest latest result among Athol's water companies is 2.4 parts per billion, at Athol Dpw Water Division. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. Small ones like Applewood Home for Elders supply just their own grounds or street; most of Athol gets its water from Athol Dpw Water Division. Your water bill names yours.

Athol Dpw Water Divisionabout 10,587 people · latest lead test: 2.4 ppb · 978-721-8448
Applewood Home for Eldersabout 50 people · latest lead test: 1.1 ppb · 978-249-5110

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