Public water system · MA2282000
ActiveSterling Water Department
Community water system in Worcester County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
6,754
Service connections
2,474
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Addressed |
| 2014-04-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | 03 | 2991 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | 03 | 2996 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | 03 | 2987 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | 03 | 2979 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | 03 | 2985 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | 03 | 2977 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | 03 | 2980 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | 03 | 2380 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | 03 | 2982 | No | Resolved |
Sterling Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Sterling Water Department's water safe to drink?
Sterling 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 Sterling Water Department?
Sterling Water Department (PWSID MA2282000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Sterling Water Department serve?
Sterling Water Department reports serving 6,754 people through 2,474 service connections in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Where does Sterling 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 |
| Shrewsbury Water Department | Worcester | 38,325 | Community | Groundwater |
| Milford Water Department | Worcester | 30,379 | Community | Surface water |
| Town of Ocean City | Worcester | 30,000 | Community | Groundwater |