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Shrewsbury 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

PWSIDMA2271000
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served38,325
Service connections11,896
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyMA state drinking water program
City servedShrewsbury
StateMassachusetts
ZIP01545

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2019-04-01031040NoResolved
2004-01-01022987YesResolved

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.

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Worcester Dpwp, Water Supply DivisionWorcester206,518CommunitySurface water
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Milford Water DepartmentWorcester30,379CommunitySurface water
Town of Ocean CityWorcester30,000CommunityGroundwater
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