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Public water system · MA4096000

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Falmouth Water Dept

Community water system in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on surface water.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

97,551

Service connections

21,920

Primary source

SW

Surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDMA4096000
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served97,551
Service connections21,920
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyMA state drinking water program
City servedFalmouth
StateMassachusetts
ZIP02540

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2010-06-12757500NoResolved
2010-06-01053100NoResolved
2004-07-01595000YesResolved
1997-08-01223100YesArchived
1996-01-01585000YesResolved
1995-04-01263100NoArchived
1991-06-01243100NoArchived

Falmouth Water Dept: frequently asked questions

Is Falmouth Water Dept's water safe to drink?

Falmouth 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 Falmouth Water Dept?

Falmouth Water Dept (PWSID MA4096000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.

How many people does Falmouth Water Dept serve?

Falmouth Water Dept reports serving 97,551 people through 21,920 service connections in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Where does Falmouth Water Dept get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.

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