TOWN OF AVON

PWSID: MA4018000 · Avon, MA · Serves 4,777 people

Health Violations

TOWN OF AVON 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
4,777
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

TOWN OF AVON (PWSID MA4018000) 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 4,777 people in Avon, 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 Fluoride, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1996–2016.

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)
MA4018000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Avon, MA
Population Served
4,777
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

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

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jun 1, 2016
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOWN OF AVON water safe to drink?
TOWN OF AVON 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 TOWN OF AVON serve?
TOWN OF AVON serves 4,777 people in Avon, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TOWN OF AVON have?
TOWN OF AVON has 2 total violations on record spanning 1996–2016. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TOWN OF AVON water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, 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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