Chester County, Massachusetts — public water systems

How does Chester County compare with other Massachusetts counties?

Chester County has the 16th-most active public water systems among the 33 counties listed for active Massachusetts systems in EPA records; among the 16 with 3 or more systems, the median has 104. Its systems report 2,500 people served in total, the 15th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 625 people, well below the Massachusetts average of 6,275. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does Chester County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Chester County's active systems draw on groundwater (4, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 88% and 12% across Massachusetts. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Turkey Hill Minit Market #82, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Chester County?

Chester County's active systems break down as 4 transient non-community systems (100%). A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (100%).