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Franklin Water Department

Community water system in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on groundwater.

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

Population served

33,399

Service connections

9,616

Primary source

GW

Groundwater

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDMA2101000
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served33,399
Service connections9,616
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyMA state drinking water program
City servedFranklin
StateMassachusetts
ZIP02038

Violations & enforcement

Violations data landing soon.

EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Franklin Water Department are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.

Franklin Water Department: frequently asked questions

Is Franklin Water Department's water safe to drink?

Franklin 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 Franklin Water Department?

Franklin Water Department (PWSID MA2101000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.

How many people does Franklin Water Department serve?

Franklin Water Department reports serving 33,399 people through 9,616 service connections in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Where does Franklin Water Department get its water?

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

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Weymouth Water DepartmentNorfolk57,613CommunitySurface water
Randolph/Holbrook Joint Water BoardNorfolk45,767CommunitySurface water
Dedham Westwood Water Dist.Norfolk41,630CommunityPurchased surface water
Braintree Water and Sewer Dept.Norfolk39,143CommunitySurface water