BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: MA4044000 · Brockton, MA · Serves 105,643 people

Health Violations

BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT 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
105,643
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Surface Water

BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID MA4044000) 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 105,643 people in Brockton, 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 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2013–2018.

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)
MA4044000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Brockton, MA
Population Served
105,643
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 5 5

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT 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 BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 105,643 people in Brockton, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT have?
BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT has 5 total violations on record spanning 2013–2018. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BROCKTON WATER DEPARTMENT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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