Public water system · MA3314000
ActiveWatertown Water Dept. (MWRA)
Community water system in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
35,329
Service connections
7,662
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Archived |
| 1996-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
Watertown Water Dept. (MWRA): frequently asked questions
Is Watertown Water Dept. (MWRA)'s water safe to drink?
Watertown 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 Watertown Water Dept. (MWRA)?
Watertown Water Dept. (MWRA) (PWSID MA3314000) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MA state drinking water program.
How many people does Watertown Water Dept. (MWRA) serve?
Watertown Water Dept. (MWRA) reports serving 35,329 people through 7,662 service connections in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Where does Watertown Water Dept. (MWRA) get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased 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 |