Public water system · MA2228000
ActivePaxton Water Department
Community water system in Worcester County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
4,300
Service connections
1,341
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-10-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-08-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-08-01 | 21 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2002-10-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-07-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-04-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-01-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1997-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1996-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1996-06-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
Paxton Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Paxton Water Department's water safe to drink?
Paxton 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 Paxton Water Department?
Paxton Water Department (PWSID MA2228000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Paxton Water Department serve?
Paxton Water Department reports serving 4,300 people through 1,341 service connections in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Where does Paxton Water Department get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Worcester County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Dpwp, Water Supply Division | Worcester | 206,518 | Community | Surface water |
| Fitchburg Dpw Division of Water Supply | Worcester | 41,946 | Community | Surface water |
| Leominster Water Division | Worcester | 41,683 | Community | Surface water |
| Shrewsbury Water Department | Worcester | 38,325 | Community | Groundwater |
| Milford Water Department | Worcester | 30,379 | Community | Surface water |
| Town of Ocean City | Worcester | 30,000 | Community | Groundwater |