WESTBOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: MA2328000 · Westborough, MA · Serves 21,567 people

Health Violations

WESTBOROUGH 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
21,567
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

WESTBOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID MA2328000) 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 21,567 people in Westborough, 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 Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2016–2016.

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)
MA2328000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Westborough, MA
Population Served
21,567
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Feb 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WESTBOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
WESTBOROUGH 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 surface water water as its source.
How many people does WESTBOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
WESTBOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 21,567 people in Westborough, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WESTBOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENT have?
WESTBOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENT has 1 total violation on record spanning 2016–2016. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WESTBOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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