WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION

PWSID: MA1329000 · Westfield, MA · Serves 41,094 people

Health Violations

WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
41,094
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION (PWSID MA1329000) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 41,094 people in Westfield, MA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Massachusetts drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1996–2024.

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)
MA1329000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Westfield, MA
Population Served
41,094
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 1 1
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Aug 1, 2024
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION water safe to drink?
WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION serve?
WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION serves 41,094 people in Westfield, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION have?
WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION has 2 total violations on record spanning 1996–2024. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, 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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