Public water system · MA3291000
ActiveSwampscott Water Dept. (MWRA)
Community water system in Essex County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
15,175
Service connections
5,849
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2000-08-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1995-08-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1994-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1993-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1992-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1992-01-01 | 42 | 0200 | Yes | Archived |
| 1991-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1991-01-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
Swampscott Water Dept. (MWRA): frequently asked questions
Is Swampscott Water Dept. (MWRA)'s water safe to drink?
Swampscott 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 Swampscott Water Dept. (MWRA)?
Swampscott Water Dept. (MWRA) (PWSID MA3291000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Swampscott Water Dept. (MWRA) serve?
Swampscott Water Dept. (MWRA) reports serving 15,175 people through 5,849 service connections in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Where does Swampscott Water Dept. (MWRA) 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 |