Public water system · MA3274000
ActiveSomerville Water Dept. (MWRA)
Community water system in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
81,045
Service connections
15,109
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Addressed |
| 2009-10-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2000-06-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1998-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1994-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1993-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1992-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA): frequently asked questions
Is Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA)'s water safe to drink?
Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA) 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 Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA)?
Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA) (PWSID MA3274000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA) serve?
Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA) reports serving 81,045 people through 15,109 service connections in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Where does Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA) get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Middlesex County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Water Company | Middlesex | 233,376 | Community | Surface water |
| Cambridge Water Department | Middlesex | 118,214 | Community | Surface water |
| Lowell Regional Water Utility | Middlesex | 115,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Newton Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 88,415 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Framingham Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 72,362 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Old Bridge Mua | Middlesex | 68,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |