F0/100
SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,200 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MA1275001
Violations
63
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2017.
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 FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT
Is SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 63 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT detected?
51 contaminants were tested in SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT has 63 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include TT, MCL, MR. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT serve?
SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT serves approximately 6,200 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: South Hadley.
What type of water does SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT provide?
SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MA1275001.
How does SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Massachusetts state page for a full comparison of water systems.