Public water system · MA3305000
ActiveWakefield Water Dept
Community water system in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
27,090
Service connections
8,557
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Addressed |
| 1994-08-01 | 21 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1992-01-01 | 42 | 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
Wakefield Water Dept: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield Water Dept's water safe to drink?
Wakefield Water Dept 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 Wakefield Water Dept?
Wakefield Water Dept (PWSID MA3305000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Wakefield Water Dept serve?
Wakefield Water Dept reports serving 27,090 people through 8,557 service connections in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Where does Wakefield Water Dept get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as 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 |
| Somerville Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 81,045 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Framingham Water Dept. (MWRA) | Middlesex | 72,362 | Community | Purchased surface water |