Public water system · MA1008000
ActiveAmherst Dpw Water Division
Community water system in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
39,263
Service connections
6,425
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-01 | 25 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-04-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-04-01 | 03 | 1041 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-05-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
Amherst Dpw Water Division: frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Dpw Water Division's water safe to drink?
Amherst Dpw Water Division is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Amherst Dpw Water Division?
Amherst Dpw Water Division (PWSID MA1008000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Amherst Dpw Water Division serve?
Amherst Dpw Water Division reports serving 39,263 people through 6,425 service connections in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Where does Amherst Dpw Water Division get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Hampshire County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Water Division | Hampshire | 29,571 | Community | Surface water |
| Easthampton Water Dept | Hampshire | 16,211 | Community | Groundwater |
| South Hadley Fd #1 (MWRA) | Hampshire | 14,800 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Ware Water Dept | Hampshire | 10,066 | Community | Groundwater |
| South Hadley Fire District #2 Water Dept | Hampshire | 6,200 | Community | Groundwater |
| Southampton Water Dept | Hampshire | 4,853 | Community | Purchased groundwater under influence |