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US Water Score: A

Monument Beach, MA 02553

Barnstable County · Population served: 56,250 · Data updated July 2026

Service-area evidence: EPA service-area records associate the listed system with this ZIP. Boundaries may still overlap or change.

Water Systems Serving This Area

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UPPER CAPE REGIONAL WATER COOPERATIVE
Groundwater · Pop. 56,250
PWSID: MA4261024

Water Quality Summary

Understanding Your Water in Monument Beach

Tap water quality in Monument Beach, Massachusetts (02553) receives an overall grade of A (Lower record-based concern) with a score of 100 out of 100, based on analysis of EPA compliance data, contaminant testing, and violation history. This is 12 points above the Massachusetts state average of 88. Compared to the national average (75), this area performs significantly better. The area is served by Upper Cape Regional Water Cooperative, a groundwater system providing water to approximately 56,250 people. The area has a clean violation record over the past 5 years — a positive indicator of consistent water quality management.

Your Score 100/100 A
vs State 12 pts above Massachusetts avg (88)
vs National 25 pts above national avg (75)

What a Grade A Means

A score of 100/100 means public water-system records for Monument Beach, MA show relatively few concerns in the US Water Score model. This is an internal score, not an EPA safety rating, and it does not guarantee conditions at any specific tap.

Groundwater: drawn from underground aquifers via wells

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on public water-system records, Monument Beach, Massachusetts receives an internal US Water Score grade of A (Lower record-based concern) with a score of 100/100. This indicates relatively few system-level concerns in our model, but it is not an EPA safety rating and does not guarantee tap conditions inside individual homes.

ZIP code 02553 is served by 1 water system using groundwater sources, providing water to approximately 56,250 people. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, often requiring less treatment. However, it can be vulnerable to contamination from underground sources like naturally occurring arsenic, nitrates from agriculture, or PFAS from industrial sites.

No lead data is currently available for ZIP code 02553. This may mean lead testing results haven't been reported recently, or the serving water system uses monitoring waivers. You can request a free lead test kit from most water utilities or purchase a certified home testing kit.

No PFAS ("forever chemicals") were detected in water systems serving Monument Beach, Massachusetts during the most recent EPA monitoring period (UCMR5). However, not all water systems have been tested for all PFAS compounds, and new contamination can occur over time.

Water systems serving Monument Beach, Massachusetts have zero violations in the last 5 years. This is a positive indicator of consistent regulatory compliance and water quality management.

Water in Monument Beach, Massachusetts shows no major contaminant concerns based on available data. A basic carbon filter can improve taste and reduce chlorine. For extra peace of mind, an NSF-certified pitcher filter or faucet-mount filter provides an affordable layer of protection.

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