C58/100
SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 14,800 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA1275000
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 224.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2013.
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 SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA)
Is SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) water safe to drink?
SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) water receives a grade of C (58/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 8 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) have any EPA violations?
Yes, SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MCL, MR, TT. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) serve?
SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) serves approximately 14,800 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: South Hadley.
What type of water does SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) provide?
SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) 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 MA1275000.
How does SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) scores 58/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.