Charlton Water Quality

Massachusetts

Health Violations

The tap water in Charlton, Massachusetts is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 36 people. 11 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
36
Population Served
11
Total Violations
11
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Charlton, Massachusetts is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 36 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Charlton shows 11 total violations across all 1 system, of which 11 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 8000, 1005. 4 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Massachusetts drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
FAWN RIDGE ASSOCIATION INC. 36 11 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
8000 2022-10-18
8000 2022-10-18
1005 2019-07-01
1005 2019-04-01
1005 2019-01-01
1005 2017-10-01
1005 2017-07-01
1005 2017-04-01
1005 2017-01-01
1005 2016-10-01

TRI Facilities in Charlton

Facility Total Releases
Incom Inc. 166.0K lbs
Karl Storz Endovision 1.9K lbs
Incom Inc 1.1K lbs
Dauphinais Concrete Inc. 49 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlton, Massachusetts water safe to drink?
Charlton is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 36 people. 11 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Charlton have?
Charlton water systems have a total of 11 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 11 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Charlton water?
Health-based violations for Charlton water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 8000, 1005. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Charlton?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Charlton, Massachusetts, collectively covering approximately 36 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Charlton get its drinking water?
Charlton's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Charlton?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Charlton, Massachusetts, reporting a combined 169.0K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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