DARTMOUTH WATER DIVISION

PWSID: MA4072000 · Dartmouth, MA · Serves 24,630 people

Health Violations

DARTMOUTH WATER DIVISION has 22 health-based violations out of 22 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
24,630
Total Violations
22
Health Violations
22
Source Type
Surface Water

DARTMOUTH WATER DIVISION (PWSID MA4072000) 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 24,630 people in Dartmouth, MA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Massachusetts drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 22 total violations, with 22 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli. Recorded violations span 2016–2022.

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)
MA4072000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Dartmouth, MA
Population Served
24,630
Health Violations
Yes (22)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 10 10
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 10 10
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (22)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2020
E. coli Yes Dec 5, 2019
E. coli Yes Dec 5, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DARTMOUTH WATER DIVISION water safe to drink?
DARTMOUTH WATER DIVISION has 22 health-based violations out of 22 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 DARTMOUTH WATER DIVISION serve?
DARTMOUTH WATER DIVISION serves 24,630 people in Dartmouth, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does DARTMOUTH WATER DIVISION have?
DARTMOUTH WATER DIVISION has 22 total violations on record spanning 2016–2022. 22 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in DARTMOUTH WATER DIVISION water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli.

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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