B69/100
EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 16,161 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA1085000
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT
Is EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT water receives a grade of B (69/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT detected?
69 contaminants were tested in EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MCL, MR. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT serve?
EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT serves approximately 16,161 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: East Longmeadow.
What type of water does EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT provide?
EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MA1085000.
How does EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
EAST LONGMEADOW DPW WATER DEPT scores 69/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.