MALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA)

PWSID: MA3165000 · Malden, MA · Serves 66,263 people

Health Violations

MALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA) 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
66,263
Total Violations
7
Health Violations
7
Source Type
Surface Water

MALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA) (PWSID MA3165000) 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 66,263 people in Malden, 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 Combined Radium 226/228, Chlorine. Recorded violations span 1992–2016.

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)
MA3165000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Malden, MA
Population Served
66,263
Health Violations
Yes (7)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 6 6
Chlorine 1 1

Violation History (7)

Contaminant Health Date
Chlorine Yes Mar 1, 2016
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 2005
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1999
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1997
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1994
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1993
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA) water safe to drink?
MALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA) 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 MALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serve?
MALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA) serves 66,263 people in Malden, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA) have?
MALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA) has 7 total violations on record spanning 1992–2016. 7 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MALDEN WATER DIVISION (MWRA) water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228, Chlorine.

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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