D32/100
SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 167,954 people · Massachusetts
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MA1281000
Violations
21
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 2021.
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 SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION
Is SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION water safe to drink?
SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION water receives a grade of D (32/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION detected?
76 contaminants were tested in SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION have any EPA violations?
Yes, SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION serve?
SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION serves approximately 167,954 people, Massachusetts. The system provides water to 1 community: Springfield.
What type of water does SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION provide?
SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION 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 MA1281000.
How does SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION compare to other utilities in Massachusetts?
SPRINGFIELD WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION scores 32/100 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.