SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT

PWSID: MA4273000 · Somerset, MA · Serves 18,303 people

Health Violations

SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT has 18 health-based violations out of 18 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
18,303
Total Violations
18
Health Violations
18
Source Type
Surface Water

SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT (PWSID MA4273000) 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 18,303 people in Somerset, MA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Massachusetts drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 18 total violations, with 18 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2018–2023.

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)
MA4273000
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Somerset, MA
Population Served
18,303
Health Violations
Yes (18)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 18 18

Violation History (18)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT has 18 health-based violations out of 18 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 SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT serves 18,303 people in Somerset, MA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT have?
SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT has 18 total violations on record spanning 2018–2023. 18 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SOMERSET 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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