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Public water system · MA3291000

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Swampscott 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

PWSIDMA3291000
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served15,175
Service connections5,849
Primary water sourcePurchased surface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyMA state drinking water program
City servedSwampscott
StateMassachusetts
ZIP01907

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2001-01-01655000YesResolved
2000-08-01223100YesArchived
1995-08-01223100YesArchived
1994-01-01655000YesResolved
1993-01-01655000YesResolved
1992-01-01655000YesResolved
1992-01-01420200YesArchived
1991-07-01223100YesArchived
1991-01-01223100YesArchived

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.

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