Springfield Water Quality

Massachusetts

Health Violations

The tap water in Springfield, Massachusetts is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 168,055 people. 27 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2456 in 2021. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
168,055
Population Served
27
Total Violations
27
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Springfield, Massachusetts is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 168,055 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 Springfield shows 27 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 27 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. 9 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
SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION 167,954 27 Health
WOODLAND WALK APARTMENTS 76 0 Clean
SILVER MEADOW 25 0 Clean

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 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2020-01-01
2456 2020-01-01
2456 2020-01-01
2456 2019-10-01
2456 2019-10-01
2456 2019-10-01
2456 2019-07-01
2456 2019-07-01
2456 2019-07-01
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

TRI Facilities in Springfield

Facility Total Releases
Solutia Inc 2.5M lbs
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. 168.3K lbs
Prefere Melamines LLC 30.1K lbs
Astro Chemicals Inc 5.9K lbs
Valley Plating Inc 2.4K lbs
Luster-On Products Inc 544 lbs
Doncasters Storms Forge 87 lbs
Cs-Ma LLC DBA Construction Service 85 lbs
Apmar USA Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Springfield, Massachusetts water safe to drink?
Springfield is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 168,055 people. 27 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 Springfield have?
Springfield water systems have a total of 27 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 27 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Springfield water?
Health-based violations for Springfield water systems include the following contaminants: 2456. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Springfield?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Springfield, Massachusetts, collectively covering approximately 168,055 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Springfield get its drinking water?
Springfield's water supply comes from 3 EPA-regulated community water systems. 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 Springfield?
Yes, 9 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Springfield, Massachusetts, reporting a combined 2.7M 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial