Public water system · MA2271000
ActiveShrewsbury Water Department
Community water system in Worcester County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
38,325
Service connections
11,896
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-01-01 | 02 | 2987 | Yes | Resolved |
Shrewsbury Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Shrewsbury Water Department's water safe to drink?
Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Water Department?
Shrewsbury Water Department (PWSID MA2271000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Shrewsbury Water Department serve?
Shrewsbury Water Department reports serving 38,325 people through 11,896 service connections in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Where does Shrewsbury Water Department get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
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 |
| Milford Water Department | Worcester | 30,379 | Community | Surface water |
| Town of Ocean City | Worcester | 30,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Westborough Water Department | Worcester | 21,567 | Community | Surface water |