Lancaster County, Massachusetts — public water systems

How does Lancaster County compare with other Massachusetts counties?

Lancaster County has the 14th-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 525 people served in total, the 18th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 88 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 Lancaster County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Lancaster County's active systems draw on groundwater (6, 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 Store 315, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Lancaster County?

Lancaster County's active systems break down as 6 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%).