Public water system · MA3049000
ActiveCambridge Water Department
Community water system in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
118,214
Service connections
15,063
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Cambridge Water Department are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Cambridge Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge Water Department's water safe to drink?
Cambridge Water Department 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 Cambridge Water Department?
Cambridge Water Department (PWSID MA3049000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Cambridge Water Department serve?
Cambridge Water Department reports serving 118,214 people through 15,063 service connections in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Where does Cambridge Water Department get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Middlesex County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Water Company | Middlesex | 233,376 | Community | Surface water |
| Lowell Regional Water Utility | Middlesex | 115,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Newton Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 88,415 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 81,045 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Framingham Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 72,362 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Old Bridge Mua | Middlesex | 68,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |