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Public water system · MA4238000

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Plainville Water Department

Community water system in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on groundwater under influence of surface water.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

8,805

Service connections

2,562

Primary source

GU

Groundwater under influence of surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDMA4238000
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served8,805
Service connections2,562
Primary water sourceGroundwater under influence of surface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyMA state drinking water program
City servedPlainville
StateMassachusetts
ZIP02762

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2017-07-01717000NoResolved
2011-07-01717000NoResolved
2010-07-01223100YesResolved
2010-07-01717000NoResolved
2001-01-01233100NoResolved
1995-01-01525000NoResolved
1994-04-01031035NoArchived
1994-04-01031036NoArchived
1994-04-01031040NoArchived
1994-04-01031045NoArchived
1994-04-01031074NoArchived
1994-04-01031085NoArchived

Plainville Water Department: frequently asked questions

Is Plainville Water Department's water safe to drink?

Plainville 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 Plainville Water Department?

Plainville Water Department (PWSID MA4238000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.

How many people does Plainville Water Department serve?

Plainville Water Department reports serving 8,805 people through 2,562 service connections in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Where does Plainville Water Department get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater under influence of surface water.

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Randolph/Holbrook Joint Water BoardNorfolk45,767CommunitySurface water
Dedham Westwood Water Dist.Norfolk41,630CommunityPurchased surface water
Braintree Water and Sewer Dept.Norfolk39,143CommunitySurface water