Public water system · MA4224000
ActiveOrleans Water Department
Community water system in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
18,921
Service connections
5,363
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1996-08-01 | 21 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1996-01-01 | 03 | 1041 | No | Archived |
| 1996-01-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Archived |
Orleans Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Orleans Water Department's water safe to drink?
Orleans 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 Orleans Water Department?
Orleans Water Department (PWSID MA4224000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Orleans Water Department serve?
Orleans Water Department reports serving 18,921 people through 5,363 service connections in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Where does Orleans Water Department get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Barnstable County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Water Dept | Barnstable | 97,551 | Community | Surface water |
| Dennis Water District | Barnstable | 65,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Upper Cape Regional Water Cooperative | Barnstable | 56,250 | Community | Groundwater |
| Centerville Osterville Marstons Mills Wd | Barnstable | 50,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Harwich Water Department | Barnstable | 39,144 | Community | Groundwater |
| Yarmouth Water Department | Barnstable | 38,900 | Community | Groundwater |