GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: MA3105000 · Georgetown, MA · Serves 8,766 people

Health Violations

GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
8,766
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID MA3105000) 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 8,766 people in Georgetown, MA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Massachusetts drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 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 1997–2018.

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)
MA3105000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Georgetown, MA
Population Served
8,766
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

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

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2018
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1997

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 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 GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,766 people in Georgetown, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT have?
GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT has 2 total violations on record spanning 1997–2018. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT 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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