Pollution Report: 01720

ACTON, Massachusetts

Livability Safety Score60/100— Moderate

Overall Rating

Moderate

Toxic Facilities

Water Violations

283

Air Score

35/100

Safety Signal Breakdown

Lower scores = safer (1-100 scale)

Toxic FacilitiesEPA TRI toxic release facilities within the area

Water QualityDrinking water violations from EPA SDWIS

100

Air QualityAnnual air quality index from EPA AQS

Overall Livability Safety Score60/100

What This Score Means

Zip code 01720 has moderate environmental exposure. Some concerns exist — water quality issues, but the area is not among the most impacted nationally.

Tap Water Quality

Water Quality

100/100

Total Violations

283

Health-Based

Contaminants detected:

Code 2955PFAS (combined)Code 2985Code 2251PFOACode 2946+9 more

Protect Your Household

Based on the environmental data for 01720, here are recommended steps:

Water Filter

A reverse osmosis system removes most contaminants

Home Test Kit

Test your water and soil for specific contaminants

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Toxic Release Facilities Near 01720

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC

ACTON, MA 01720

MIDDLESEX County

LAU TECHNOLOGIES INC

ACTON, MA 01720

MIDDLESEX County

AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES

BOC GROUP INC

ACTON, MA 01720

MIDDLESEX County

HAARTZ CORP

ACTON, MA 01720

MIDDLESEX County

WR GRACE & CO CONN GRACE CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS DIV

WR GRACE & CO

ACTON, MA 01720

MIDDLESEX County