WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

PWSID: MA2332000 · Westminster, MA · Serves 3,741 people

Health Violations

WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS has 7 health-based violations out of 7 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,741
Total Violations
7
Health Violations
7
Source Type
Surface Water

WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (PWSID MA2332000) 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 3,741 people in Westminster, MA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Massachusetts drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 7 total violations, with 7 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1993–2022.

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)
MA2332000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Westminster, MA
Population Served
3,741
Health Violations
Yes (7)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 6 6
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (7)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1993

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS water safe to drink?
WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS has 7 health-based violations out of 7 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 WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS serve?
WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 3,741 people in Westminster, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS have?
WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS has 7 total violations on record spanning 1993–2022. 7 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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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