D36/100
HINSDALE WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,800 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA1132000
Violations
52
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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 HINSDALE WATER DEPT
Is HINSDALE WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
HINSDALE WATER DEPT water receives a grade of D (36/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 52 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HINSDALE WATER DEPT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in HINSDALE WATER DEPT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does HINSDALE WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, HINSDALE WATER DEPT has 52 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does HINSDALE WATER DEPT serve?
HINSDALE WATER DEPT serves approximately 1,800 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Hinsdale.
What type of water does HINSDALE WATER DEPT provide?
HINSDALE WATER DEPT sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MA1132000.
How does HINSDALE WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
HINSDALE WATER DEPT scores 36/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.