Public water system · MA1152000
ActiveLenox Dpw Water Division
At a glance
Lenox Dpw Water Division (PWSID MA1152000) is an active community water system in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It reports serving 9,800 people through 2,128 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
9,800
Service connections
2,128
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Lenox Dpw Water Division compare with other water systems in Berkshire County?
By EPA's size categories, Lenox Dpw Water Division is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Berkshire County has 183 active public water systems, and Lenox Dpw Water Division is the 3rd-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 13 times the county average of 730 people per system, and accounts for 7.3% of the 133,497 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Massachusetts, the 1,636 active systems average 6,275 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Lenox Dpw Water Division is about 46% above that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Massachusetts has 531 active community water systems, 32% of the state's 1,636 active systems. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 76 Massachusetts systems (4.6%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Lenox Dpw Water Division?
EPA lists Lenox Dpw Water Division as owned by a local government. The MA state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 33 of the 183 active systems in Berkshire County (18%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Lenox Dpw Water Division have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Lenox Dpw Water Division. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Lenox Dpw Water Division: frequently asked questions
Who runs Lenox Dpw Water Division?
Lenox Dpw Water Division (PWSID MA1152000) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Lenox Dpw Water Division serve?
Lenox Dpw Water Division reports serving 9,800 people through 2,128 service connections in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Where does Lenox Dpw Water Division get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does Lenox Dpw Water Division have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Lenox Dpw Water Division's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the MA state drinking water program.
Where can I find Lenox Dpw Water Division's water quality report?
As a community water system, Lenox Dpw Water Division must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Berkshire County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Dpu Water Dept | Berkshire | 43,927 | Community | Surface water |
| North Adams Water Dept | Berkshire | 13,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Adams Fire District | Berkshire | 7,945 | Community | Groundwater |
| Williamstown Water Dept | Berkshire | 7,326 | Community | Groundwater |
| Dalton Fire District | Berkshire | 6,330 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lee Water Dept | Berkshire | 5,686 | Community | Surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Lenox Dpw Water Division, PWSID MA1152000, Massachusetts”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/massachusetts/lenox-dpw-water-division-ma1152000 (data as of October 1, 2026).