MAYNARD DPW, WATER DIVISION

PWSID: MA2174000 · Maynard, MA · Serves 10,401 people

Health Violations

MAYNARD DPW, WATER DIVISION has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
10,401
Total Violations
12
Health Violations
12
Source Type
Groundwater

MAYNARD DPW, WATER DIVISION (PWSID MA2174000) 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 10,401 people in Maynard, MA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Massachusetts drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 12 total violations, with 12 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2015–2016.

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)
MA2174000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Maynard, MA
Population Served
10,401
Health Violations
Yes (12)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 12 12

Violation History (12)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAYNARD DPW, WATER DIVISION water safe to drink?
MAYNARD DPW, WATER DIVISION has 12 health-based violations out of 12 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 MAYNARD DPW, WATER DIVISION serve?
MAYNARD DPW, WATER DIVISION serves 10,401 people in Maynard, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MAYNARD DPW, WATER DIVISION have?
MAYNARD DPW, WATER DIVISION has 12 total violations on record spanning 2015–2016. 12 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MAYNARD DPW, WATER DIVISION water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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