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Swift River

Non-transient non-community water system in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on groundwater.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

250

Service connections

3

Primary source

GW

Groundwater

System type

NTNCWS

Non-transient non-community water system

System record

PWSIDMA1069003
System typeNon-transient non-community water system
Activity statusActive
Population served250
Service connections3
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typePrivate
Primacy agencyMA state drinking water program
City servedCummington
StateMassachusetts
ZIP01026
CountyHampshire County

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminant or ruleHealth-basedStatus
2017-10-01Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000NoResolved
2017-10-01Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000NoResolved
2017-06-01Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) · code 1ARevised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000YesResolved
2012-05-01Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100YesArchived
2009-12-01Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100YesResolved
2005-04-01Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03Arseniccode 1005NoArchived
2000-01-01Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000NoResolved
1999-01-01Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100NoArchived
1998-04-01Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03Toluenecode 2991NoArchived
1998-04-01Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03Dichloromethanecode 2964NoArchived
1998-04-01Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03trans-1,2-Dichloroethylenecode 2979NoArchived
1998-04-01Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 031,1-Dichloroethylenecode 2977NoArchived

The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.

Swift River: frequently asked questions

Is Swift River's water safe to drink?

Swift River is an active non-transient non-community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MA state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.

Who runs Swift River?

Swift River (PWSID MA1069003) is a private-owned non-transient non-community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.

How many people does Swift River serve?

Swift River reports serving 250 people through 3 service connections in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Where does Swift River get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.

Other water systems in Hampshire County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Amherst Dpw Water DivisionHampshire39,263CommunitySurface water
Northampton Water DivisionHampshire29,571CommunitySurface water
Easthampton Water DeptHampshire16,211CommunityGroundwater
South Hadley Fd #1 (MWRA)Hampshire14,800CommunityPurchased surface water
Ware Water DeptHampshire10,066CommunityGroundwater
South Hadley Fire District #2 Water DeptHampshire6,200CommunityGroundwater

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