Public water system · MA3092000
ActiveEssex Water Dept.
Community water system in Essex County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
3,675
Service connections
1,124
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Essex Water Dept. are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Essex Water Dept.: frequently asked questions
Is Essex Water Dept.'s water safe to drink?
Essex Water Dept. 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 Essex Water Dept.?
Essex Water Dept. (PWSID MA3092000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Essex Water Dept. serve?
Essex Water Dept. reports serving 3,675 people through 1,124 service connections in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Where does Essex Water Dept. get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Essex County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Water Department | Essex | 294,274 | Community | Surface water |
| Lynn Water and Sewer Comm | Essex | 101,253 | Community | Surface water |
| Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board | Essex | 90,330 | Community | Surface water |
| Lawrence Water Works | Essex | 88,877 | Community | Surface water |
| East Orange Water Commission | Essex | 75,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Haverhill Water Dept | Essex | 63,235 | Community | Surface water |