A84/100
ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,278 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA2017001
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – August 15, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – August 15, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT
Is ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (84/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT serve?
ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 2,278 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Auburn.
What type of water does ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT provide?
ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT 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 MA2017001.
How does ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
ELM HILL WATER DISTRICT scores 84/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.