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PWS IDMA2185000
PWS NameMILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT
PWS TypeCommunity water system
Owner TypeLocal government
Primary SourceSurface water
Primacy TypeState
Is Wholesaler?Yes
Population Served30379
County ServedWorcester

Note


The tables below list all violations that the state reported to EPA for this water system. Health-based violations are listed first, followed by treatment technique, MRDL, monitoring, reporting, and other violations.

Health-based Violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) or maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs), which specify the highest concentrations of contaminants or disinfectants, respectively, allowed in drinking water; or of treatment technique (TT) rules, which specify required processes intended to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water. MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment technique rules are all health-based drinking water standards.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Treatment Technique A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Monitoring & reporting Failure to conduct regular monitoring of drinking water quality, as required by SDWA, or to submit monitoring results in a timely fashion to the primacy agency or EPA.
Public notification & other Failure to provide notification to the public as required by the Violations of Public Notification Rule and the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, and violations of other requirements such as those violations related to variances and exemptions.

PWS Violation


Violations

Violation Category CodeViolation Type DescriptionRule NameContaminant NameViolation IDCompliance Status DescriptionCompliance Period Begin DateCompliance Period End DateIs Health Based Ind
TTTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)Surface Water Treatment RuleSurface Water Treatment Rule37Returned to Compliance01-AUG-201331-AUG-2013Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM36Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201130-SEP-2011Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM34Returned to Compliance01-APR-201130-JUN-2011Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM32Returned to Compliance01-JAN-201131-MAR-2011Yes
TTOCCT/SOWT Treatment Installation/DemonstrationLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule35Returned to Compliance16-OCT-2010 - Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM31Returned to Compliance01-OCT-201031-DEC-2010Yes
MRMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)30Returned to Compliance01-AUG-201031-AUG-2010No
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleChlorine29Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201030-SEP-2010No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)28Known01-AUG-200931-AUG-2009Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)27Known01-AUG-200931-AUG-2009Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM26Returned to Compliance01-OCT-200831-DEC-2008Yes
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,1,1-Trichloroethane05V0026Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,2-Dichloroethane05V0024Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicalstrans-1,2-Dichloroethylene05V0022Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,1-Dichloroethylene05V0020Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsVinyl chloride05V0018Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicalsp-Dichlorobenzene05V0016Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicalso-Dichlorobenzene05V0014Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsDICHLOROMETHANE05V0012Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsXylenes, Total05V0008Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsCarbon tetrachloride05V0028Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,2-Dichloropropane05V0030Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsTrichloroethylene05V0032Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,1,2-Trichloroethane05V0034Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsTetrachloroethylene05V0036Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsCHLOROBENZENE05V0038Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicalscis-1,2-Dichloroethylene05V0006Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsToluene05V0042Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsEthylbenzene05V0044Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsStyrene05V0046Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene05V0004Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsBenzene05V0040Known01-OCT-200431-DEC-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene05V0003Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsStyrene05V0045Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsEthylbenzene05V0043Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsToluene05V0041Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsBenzene05V0039Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsCHLOROBENZENE05V0037Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsTetrachloroethylene05V0035Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,1,2-Trichloroethane05V0033Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsTrichloroethylene05V0031Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,2-Dichloropropane05V0029Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsCarbon tetrachloride05V0027Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,1,1-Trichloroethane05V0025Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,2-Dichloroethane05V0023Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicalstrans-1,2-Dichloroethylene05V0021Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicals1,1-Dichloroethylene05V0019Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic ChemicalsVinyl chloride05V0017Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicalsp-Dichlorobenzene05V0015Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
MRMonitoring, RegularVolatile Organic Chemicalso-Dichlorobenzene05V0013Known01-JUL-200430-SEP-2004No
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Enforcement Actions


Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement IDAssociated To Violation IDEnforcement Action Type CodeEnforcement Action DescriptionEnforcement DateOriginator DescriptionEnforcement Comment
5537SOXState Compliance achieved26-NOV-2013StateSWTR - MAX DAY TURBIDITY EXCEEDANCE 8/13/2013 (RTC)
5236SOXState Compliance achieved08-FEB-2012StateQ4-2010 THRU Q3-2011 TTHM - RETURN TO COMPLIANCE
5234SOXState Compliance achieved08-FEB-2012StateQ4-2010 THRU Q3-2011 TTHM - RETURN TO COMPLIANCE
5232SOXState Compliance achieved08-FEB-2012StateQ4-2010 THRU Q3-2011 TTHM - RETURN TO COMPLIANCE
5231SOXState Compliance achieved08-FEB-2012StateQ4-2010 THRU Q3-2011 TTHM - RETURN TO COMPLIANCE
5335SOXState Compliance achieved11-JUL-2011StateDEM ISSUED FOR VIOLATING ACOP (FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CCT)
4629SOXState Compliance achieved02-DEC-2010StateTCR, CL 35 REQD/26 SUBMITTED 8/10
4630SOXState Compliance achieved02-DEC-2010StateTCR, CL 35 REQD/26 SUBMITTED 8/10
4428SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued09-AUG-2009StateTCR BOIL ORDER FOR AUGUST 2009; TERMINATED 8/21/09
4427SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued09-AUG-2009StateTCR BOIL ORDER FOR AUGUST 2009; TERMINATED 8/21/09
4326SOXState Compliance achieved29-JAN-2009StateTHM MCL Q4 2008 - RETURNED TO COMPLIANCE
3205V0003SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0004SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0005SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0006SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0007SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0008SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0011SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0012SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0013SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0014SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0015SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0016SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0017SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0018SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0019SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0020SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0021SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0022SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0023SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0024SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0025SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0026SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0027SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0028SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0029SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0030SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0031SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0032SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0033SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0034SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0035SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0036SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0037SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0038SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0039SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0040SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0041SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0042SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
3205V0043SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued06-APR-2005StateM&R: VOC Q3 & Q4 2004
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PWS Facilities


All Facilities

Facility NameFacility IDIs SourceFacility Type DescriptionWater Type DescriptionAvailability DescriptionFacility Activity Status
BEAVER ST. INTERCONNECTION40YesConsecutive ConnectionGround waterPermanentActive
GODFREY WELL 48YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
GODFREY WELL 27YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
GODFREY WELL 15YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
DILLA REP WELLFIELD (4 GP WELLS)48YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
GODFREY WELL 4A46YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
GODFREY WELL 1B44YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
CLARKS ISLAND HWF (2 X 6")4YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
GODFREY WELL 1A28YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
GODFREY WELL 2A24YesWell Ground waterPermanentActive
DILLA GP WELL 2 (8 INCH)22YesWell Ground waterEmergencyInactive
DILLA GP WELL 1 (12 INCH)20YesWell Ground waterEmergencyInactive
DILLA ST. TWF (16 X 2.5)2YesWell Ground waterEmergencyInactive
CEDAR SWAMP GDW9YesWell Ground waterEmergencyActive
LOUISA LAKE10YesIntakeSurface waterEmergencyActive
CHARLES RIVER3YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
ECHO LAKE6YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
DILLA ST. PUMP/TREATMENT STATION11NoPump Facility - - Active
GODFREY BROOK PUMP / TREATMENT STATION12NoPump Facility - - Active
CONGRESS STREET BOOSTER PUMP STATION13NoPump Facility - - Active
DILLA GP WELL 1 (12 INCH) PUMP21NoPump Facility - - Active
DILLA GP WELL 2 (8 INCH) PUMP23NoPump Facility - - Active
GODFREY WELL 2A PUMP25NoPump Facility - - Active
DILLA ST. PUMP STATION (HIGH LIFT)26NoPump Facility - - Active
GODFREY BROOK TREATMENT STATION27NoPump Facility - - Active
GODFREY WELL 1A PUMP29NoPump Facility - - Active
GODFREY WELL 1 PUMP31NoPump Facility - - Active
GODFREY WELL 2 PUMP32NoPump Facility - - Active
GODFREY WELL 4 PUMP33NoPump Facility - - Active
CLARKS ISLAND HWF PUMP34NoPump Facility - - Active
GODFREY BROOK WTP (HIGH LIFT)35NoPump Facility - - Active
CHARLES RIVER PUMP STATION36NoPump Facility - - Active
BACKWASH PUMP STATION39NoPump Facility - - Active
GODFREY WELL 1B PUMP45NoPump Facility - - Active
GODFREY WELL 4A PUMP47NoPump Facility - - Active
DILLA REP WELLFIELD PUMP49NoPump Facility - - Active
DILLA REP WELLFIELD PUMP50NoPump Facility - - Active
DILLA REP WELLFIELD PUMP51NoPump Facility - - Active
DILLA REP WELLFIELD PUMP52NoPump Facility - - Active
DILLA ST. TREATMENT STATION (LOW LIFT)30NoPump Facility - - Inactive
DILLA GATEHOUSE PUMP STATION37NoPump Facility - - Inactive
CONGRESS STREET STORAGE TANK14NoStorage - - Active
HIGHLAND STREET STORAGE TANK15NoStorage - - Active
BEAR HILL STORAGE TANK17NoStorage - - Active
CHLORINE CONTACT TANKS (2X 390,000 GALS)38NoStorage - - Active
GODFREY CLEARWELL (13.5K GAL)42NoStorage - - Active
GODFREY AERATION WETWELL (12K GALS)43NoStorage - - Active
DILLA ST. DAF TREATMENT PLANT18NoTreatment Plant - - Active
GODFREY BROOK WTP41NoTreatment Plant - - Active
GODFREY TREATMENT STATION (ABANDONED)19NoTreatment Plant - - Inactive
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PWS Treatment Processes


Treatment Processes

Facility NameFacility IDTreatment ProcessTreatment Objective
DILLA ST. DAF TREATMENT PLANT18Inhibitor, Bimetallic PhospateCorrosion control
DILLA ST. DAF TREATMENT PLANT18pH AdjustmentCorrosion control
DILLA ST. DAF TREATMENT PLANT18PermanganateInorganics removal
DILLA ST. DAF TREATMENT PLANT18Rapid MixParticulate removal
DILLA ST. DAF TREATMENT PLANT18Activated Carbon, GranularOrganics removal
DILLA ST. DAF TREATMENT PLANT18FlocculationParticulate removal
DILLA ST. DAF TREATMENT PLANT18pH Adjustment, PreParticulate removal
DILLA ST. DAF TREATMENT PLANT18CoagulationParticulate removal
DILLA ST. DAF TREATMENT PLANT18InnovativeParticulate removal
DILLA ST. DAF TREATMENT PLANT18Hypochlorination, PostDisinfection
GODFREY TREATMENT STATION (ABANDONED)19pH AdjustmentCorrosion control
GODFREY TREATMENT STATION (ABANDONED)19Aeration, Packed TowerCorrosion control
GODFREY TREATMENT STATION (ABANDONED)19Aeration, Packed TowerTaste / odor control
GODFREY TREATMENT STATION (ABANDONED)19Inhibitor, Bimetallic PhospateCorrosion control
GODFREY TREATMENT STATION (ABANDONED)194-Log Treatment of VirusesDisinfection
GODFREY BROOK WTP41InnovativeInorganics removal
GODFREY BROOK WTP41Aeration, Packed TowerCorrosion control
GODFREY BROOK WTP41pH Adjustment, PreInorganics removal
GODFREY BROOK WTP41InnovativeInorganics removal
GODFREY BROOK WTP41Inhibitor, OrthophosphateCorrosion control
GODFREY BROOK WTP414-Log Treatment of VirusesDisinfection
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