Public water system · MA3258000
ActiveSalem Water Department
Community water system in Essex County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
44,480
Service connections
10,070
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Salem Water Department are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Salem Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Salem Water Department's water safe to drink?
Salem 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 Salem Water Department?
Salem Water Department (PWSID MA3258000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Salem Water Department serve?
Salem Water Department reports serving 44,480 people through 10,070 service connections in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Where does Salem Water Department get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Essex County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Water Department | Essex | 294,274 | Community | Surface water |
| Lynn Water and Sewer Comm | Essex | 101,253 | Community | Surface water |
| Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board | Essex | 90,330 | Community | Surface water |
| Lawrence Water Works | Essex | 88,877 | Community | Surface water |
| East Orange Water Commission | Essex | 75,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Haverhill Water Dept | Essex | 63,235 | Community | Surface water |