IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT

PWSID: MA3144000 · Ipswich, MA · Serves 13,090 people

Health Violations

IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT 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
13,090
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT (PWSID MA3144000) 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 13,090 people in Ipswich, 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 Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1994–1994.

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)
MA3144000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Ipswich, MA
Population Served
13,090
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1994

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT 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 IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT serve?
IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT serves 13,090 people in Ipswich, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT have?
IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT has 1 total violation on record spanning 1994–1994. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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