SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: MA2280000 · Spencer, MA · Serves 7,037 people

Health Violations

SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT 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
7,037
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID MA2280000) 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 7,037 people in Spencer, 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 2008–2008.

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)
MA2280000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Spencer, MA
Population Served
7,037
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 Sep 16, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT 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 SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,037 people in Spencer, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT have?
SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT has 1 total violation on record spanning 2008–2008. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT 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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