Public water system · MA3176000
ActiveMedford Water Dept. (MWRA)
Community water system in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
61,700
Service connections
15,073
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-01 | 64 | 5000 | Yes | Addressed |
| 2023-07-01 | 64 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2018-01-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Addressed |
| 2015-07-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1999-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1996-10-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1996-09-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1994-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1993-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1992-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1992-01-01 | 42 | 0200 | Yes | Archived |
Medford Water Dept. (MWRA): frequently asked questions
Is Medford Water Dept. (MWRA)'s water safe to drink?
Medford Water Dept. (MWRA) 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 Medford Water Dept. (MWRA)?
Medford Water Dept. (MWRA) (PWSID MA3176000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Medford Water Dept. (MWRA) serve?
Medford Water Dept. (MWRA) reports serving 61,700 people through 15,073 service connections in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Where does Medford Water Dept. (MWRA) get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Middlesex County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Water Company | Middlesex | 233,376 | Community | Surface water |
| Cambridge Water Department | Middlesex | 118,214 | Community | Surface water |
| Lowell Regional Water Utility | Middlesex | 115,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Newton Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 88,415 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 81,045 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Framingham Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 72,362 | Community | Purchased surface water |