WARE WATER DEPT

PWSID: MA1309000 · Ware, MA · Serves 10,066 people

Health Violations

WARE WATER DEPT has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
10,066
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

WARE WATER DEPT (PWSID MA1309000) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 10,066 people in Ware, MA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Massachusetts drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1997–1997.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Massachusetts state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
MA1309000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Ware, MA
Population Served
10,066
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1997

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WARE WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
WARE WATER DEPT has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does WARE WATER DEPT serve?
WARE WATER DEPT serves 10,066 people in Ware, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WARE WATER DEPT have?
WARE WATER DEPT has 1 total violation on record spanning 1997–1997. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WARE WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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