East Longmeadow Water Quality

Massachusetts

Health Violations

The tap water in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 16,161 people. 12 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2456 in 2019. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
16,161
Population Served
12
Total Violations
12
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 16,161 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 East Longmeadow shows 12 total violations across all 1 system, of which 12 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 2456, 2950. 4 TRI-reporting industrial facilityies 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
EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT 16,161 12 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
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2018-10-01
2456 2018-10-01
2456 2018-10-01
2950 2017-01-01
2950 2017-01-01
2950 2017-01-01

TRI Facilities in East Longmeadow

Facility Total Releases
Irwin Industrial Tools DBA Lenox Tools 84.6K lbs
Arclin Surfaces - East Longmeadow Co. 28.0K lbs
Qg Printing II LLC 12.6K lbs
Irwin Industrial Tool Co 1.8K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Longmeadow, Massachusetts water safe to drink?
East Longmeadow is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 16,161 people. 12 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 East Longmeadow have?
East Longmeadow water systems have a total of 12 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 12 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in East Longmeadow water?
Health-based violations for East Longmeadow water systems include the following contaminants: 2456, 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve East Longmeadow?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, collectively covering approximately 16,161 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does East Longmeadow get its drinking water?
East Longmeadow'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 East Longmeadow?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, reporting a combined 126.9K 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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