WAKEFIELD WATER DEPT

PWSID: MA3305000 · Wakefield, MA · Serves 27,090 people

Health Violations

WAKEFIELD WATER DEPT has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
27,090
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Surface Water

WAKEFIELD WATER DEPT (PWSID MA3305000) 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 27,090 people in Wakefield, MA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Massachusetts drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1993–2003.

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)
MA3305000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Wakefield, MA
Population Served
27,090
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 5 5

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2003
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2000
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1999
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1997
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1993

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WAKEFIELD WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
WAKEFIELD WATER DEPT has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 WAKEFIELD WATER DEPT serve?
WAKEFIELD WATER DEPT serves 27,090 people in Wakefield, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WAKEFIELD WATER DEPT have?
WAKEFIELD WATER DEPT has 5 total violations on record spanning 1993–2003. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WAKEFIELD 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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