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PWS IDMA2332000
PWS NameWESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PWS TypeCommunity water system
Owner TypeLocal government
Primary SourceSurface water purchased
Primacy TypeState
Is Wholesaler?Yes
Population Served3741
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
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)9Returned to Compliance01-JUL-201331-JUL-2013Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM8Known01-APR-200830-JUN-2008Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM7Returned to Compliance01-OCT-200731-DEC-2007Yes
MRFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule6Returned to Compliance01-OCT-2007 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM5Returned to Compliance01-JUL-200730-SEP-2007Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM4Returned to Compliance01-APR-200630-JUN-2006Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM2Returned to Compliance01-JAN-200631-MAR-2006Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM3Returned to Compliance01-OCT-200531-DEC-2005Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)99V0002Returned to Compliance01-AUG-199931-AUG-1999Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)99V0001Returned to Compliance01-JUN-199930-JUN-1999Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)94V0001Returned to Compliance01-SEP-199430-SEP-1994Yes
TTOCCT/SOWT Treatment Installation/DemonstrationLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule98V0001Returned to Compliance01-JAN-1993 - Yes
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Enforcement Actions


Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement IDAssociated To Violation IDEnforcement Action Type CodeEnforcement Action DescriptionEnforcement DateOriginator DescriptionEnforcement Comment
269SFJState Formal Notice of Violation issued09-SEP-2013StateTCR MONTHLY MAX. (MCL) FOR JULY 2013
258SFLState Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued22-JUL-2008StateTHM MCL - RAA = 81 PPB (QUARTER 2, 2008)
245SOXState Compliance achieved10-APR-2008StateTTHM RAA = 80 PPB Q1-2008 (RTC)
237SOXState Compliance achieved10-APR-2008StateTHM RAA = 80 PPB FOR Q1 2008 (RTC)
216SOXState Compliance achieved07-DEC-2007StateLCR Q3 07 40 TAPS
184SOXState Compliance achieved16-NOV-2006StateMET ALL REQUIREMENTS OF NON FOR 3RD THM MCL
152SOXState Compliance achieved03-JUL-2006StateNON & RTC FOR MCLAVE FOR TTHM
153SOXState Compliance achieved03-JUL-2006StateNON & RTC FOR MCLAVE FOR TTHM
1198V0001SOXState Compliance achieved29-MAY-2001StateACO FOR LCR/SWTR (RTC-INTERNAL RECORD CLOSE OUT FOR EPA-SDWIS)
799V0001SOXState Compliance achieved14-OCT-1999StateBACTERIA: MONTHLY MCL VIOLATIONS JUNE & AUGUST 1999
799V0002SOXState Compliance achieved14-OCT-1999StateBACTERIA: MONTHLY MCL VIOLATIONS JUNE & AUGUST 1999
494V0001SOXState Compliance achieved27-OCT-1994StateBACT-NVC(MONTHLY MCL)-SEP/94-1ST/12MTHS
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PWS Facilities


All Facilities

Facility NameFacility IDIs SourceFacility Type DescriptionWater Type DescriptionAvailability DescriptionFacility Activity Status
HAGER PARK PUMP STATION (POINT OF ENTRY)6YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterPermanentActive
MEETINGHOUSE POND1YesIntakeSurface waterEmergencyActive
SOUTH STREET PUMP STATION3NoPump Facility - - Active
HAGER PARK PUMP STATION8NoPump Facility - - Active
ELLIS ROAD STORAGE TANK (.37 MG)4NoStorage - - Active
SHADY AVE. STORAGE TANK (1 MG)5NoStorage - - Active
HAGER PARK PS WTP (EMERGENCY)10NoTreatment Plant - - Active
FITCHBURG INTERCONNECTION7NoTreatment Plant - - Active
MEETINGHOUSE POND WTP (EMERGENCY)9NoTreatment Plant - - Active
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PWS Treatment Processes


Treatment Processes

Facility NameFacility IDTreatment ProcessTreatment Objective
HAGER PARK PS WTP (EMERGENCY)10Hypochlorination, PostDisinfection
FITCHBURG INTERCONNECTION7FluoridationOther
FITCHBURG INTERCONNECTION7Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
FITCHBURG INTERCONNECTION7pH AdjustmentCorrosion control
FITCHBURG INTERCONNECTION7FilteredParticulate removal
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For more information on a Water System:
Ask the operators of your water system, contact your primacy agency or file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Drinking water in general: Find out more about your drinking water web site or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). EPA has also prepared a table about various regulated drinking water contaminants.
Tools for accessing EPA drinking water data: Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) Federal Reporting Services and Drinking Water Performance and Results Report.
Research Data: As well as monitoring the levels of drinking water contaminants for which EPA has set standards, EPA, states, and water systems also carry out studies of contaminants that may need to be regulated in the future. For more information about these contaminants, please see the National Contaminant Occurrence Database.