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STURBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: MA2287000 · Sturbridge, MA · Serves 4,567 people

Health Violations

STURBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,567
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

STURBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID MA2287000) 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 4,567 people in Sturbridge, MA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Massachusetts drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including E. coli. Recorded violations span 2019–2019.

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)
MA2287000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Sturbridge, MA
Population Served
4,567
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Jul 1, 2019
E. coli Yes Jul 1, 2019
E. coli Yes Jul 1, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Is STURBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
STURBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 STURBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
STURBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,567 people in Sturbridge, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does STURBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT have?
STURBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT has 3 total violations on record spanning 2019–2019. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in STURBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: E. coli.

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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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