HAMILTON WATER DEPT

PWSID: MA3119000 · Hamilton, MA · Serves 7,377 people

Health Violations

HAMILTON WATER DEPT has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
7,377
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

HAMILTON WATER DEPT (PWSID MA3119000) 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 7,377 people in Hamilton, MA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Massachusetts drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1996–2019.

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)
MA3119000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Hamilton, MA
Population Served
7,377
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 3
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HAMILTON WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
HAMILTON WATER DEPT has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 HAMILTON WATER DEPT serve?
HAMILTON WATER DEPT serves 7,377 people in Hamilton, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HAMILTON WATER DEPT have?
HAMILTON WATER DEPT has 4 total violations on record spanning 1996–2019. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HAMILTON WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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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