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PWS IDMA2348000
PWS NameWORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION
PWS TypeCommunity water system
Owner TypeLocal government
Primary SourceSurface water
Primacy TypeState
Is Wholesaler?Yes
Population Served206518
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
OtherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR ViolationPublic Notice Rule and Revised PN RulePublic Notice24Returned to Compliance12-JAN-2006 - No
OtherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR ViolationPublic Notice Rule and Revised PN RulePublic Notice23Returned to Compliance12-JUL-2005 - No
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule12Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2005 - No
OtherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR ViolationPublic Notice Rule and Revised PN RulePublic Notice22Returned to Compliance12-JAN-2005 - No
MRWater Quality Parameter M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule8Returned to Compliance01-JAN-2005 - No
OtherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR ViolationPublic Notice Rule and Revised PN RulePublic Notice21Returned to Compliance12-JUL-2004 - No
MRWater Quality Parameter M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule20Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2004 - No
MRWater Quality Parameter M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule13Returned to Compliance01-JAN-2004 - No
MRWater Quality Parameter M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule10Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2003 - No
MRWater Quality Parameter M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule19Returned to Compliance01-JAN-2003 - No
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule11Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2002 - No
OtherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to ReportConsumer Confidence RuleConsumer Confidence Rule01V0001Returned to Compliance01-JUL-2001 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)95V0001Returned to Compliance01-AUG-199531-AUG-1995Yes
TTOCCT/SOWT Treatment Installation/DemonstrationLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule96V0001Returned to Compliance01-JAN-1993 - Yes
TTFailure to Filter (SWTR)Surface Water Treatment RuleSurface Water Treatment Rule9799999Returned to Compliance01-JAN-199229-NOV-1996Yes
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Enforcement Actions


Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement IDAssociated To Violation IDEnforcement Action Type CodeEnforcement Action DescriptionEnforcement DateOriginator DescriptionEnforcement Comment
3411SOXState Compliance achieved02-JUL-2007StateCCR VIOLATIONS LINKED TO ACP-05-5D018
3412SOXState Compliance achieved02-JUL-2007StateCCR VIOLATIONS LINKED TO ACP-05-5D018
3319SOXState Compliance achieved03-JUL-2006StateM&R LCR WQP 2003-05 & PN VIOLATIONS
3324SOXState Compliance achieved03-JUL-2006StateM&R LCR WQP 2003-05 & PN VIOLATIONS
3323SOXState Compliance achieved03-JUL-2006StateM&R LCR WQP 2003-05 & PN VIOLATIONS
3322SOXState Compliance achieved03-JUL-2006StateM&R LCR WQP 2003-05 & PN VIOLATIONS
338SOXState Compliance achieved03-JUL-2006StateM&R LCR WQP 2003-05 & PN VIOLATIONS
3310SOXState Compliance achieved03-JUL-2006StateM&R LCR WQP 2003-05 & PN VIOLATIONS
3313SOXState Compliance achieved03-JUL-2006StateM&R LCR WQP 2003-05 & PN VIOLATIONS
3320SOXState Compliance achieved03-JUL-2006StateM&R LCR WQP 2003-05 & PN VIOLATIONS
3321SOXState Compliance achieved03-JUL-2006StateM&R LCR WQP 2003-05 & PN VIOLATIONS
3101V0001SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued12-JAN-2006StateLATE CCRS FOR 7 YEARS; LATE ANNUAL STATS REPORTS FOR 11 YEARS
1796V0001SOXState Compliance achieved01-JAN-1997StateCOMPLIED WITH ACO
97999999799999SOXState Compliance achieved29-NOV-1996ODSWeb -
695V0001SOXState Compliance achieved16-OCT-1995StateBACT-MONTHLY-8/95-1ST/12MTHS
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PWS Facilities


All Facilities

Facility NameFacility IDIs SourceFacility Type DescriptionWater Type DescriptionAvailability DescriptionFacility Activity Status
WACHUSETT RESERVOIR50YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterEmergencyActive
HOME FARM WELL3YesWell Ground waterEmergencyActive
COAL MINE BROOK WELL1YesWell Ground waterEmergencyActive
QUABBIN RESERVOIR AQUEDUCT51YesConsecutive ConnectionSurface waterEmergencyActive
KETTLE BROOK (#2) RESERVOIR NO. 210YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
KETTLE BROOK (#3) RESERVOIR NO. 311YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
KETTLE BROOK (#4) RESERVOIR NO. 412YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
LYNDE BROOK RESERVOIR2YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
HOLDEN (#2) RESERVOIR NO. 24YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
KENDALL RESERVOIR5YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
ASNEBUMSKIT POND52YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
PINE HILL RESERVOIR6YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
QUINAPOXET RESERVOIR7YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
HOLDEN (#1) RESERVOIR NO. 18YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
KETTLE BROOK (#1) RESERVOIR NO. 19YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
APRICOT STREET BOOSTER PUMP STATION38NoPump Facility - - Active
AIRPORT SUB BOOSTER STATION/ MASSPORT39NoPump Facility - - Active
BEAVER BROOK BOOSTER PUMP STATION40NoPump Facility - - Active
CHESTER STREET BOOSTER STATION41NoPump Facility - - Active
KENDALL RESERVOIR PUMP STATION42NoPump Facility - - Active
OLEAN STREET BOOSTER PUMP STATION43NoPump Facility - - Active
QUINAPOXET RESERVOIR PUMP STATION44NoPump Facility - - Active
MWRA SHAFT #3 PUMP STATION45NoPump Facility - - Active
TORY FORT LANE BOOSTER PUMP STATION46NoPump Facility - - Active
WESTWOOD HILLS BOOSTER PUMP STATION47NoPump Facility - - Active
FOX MEADOW BOOSTER PUMP STATION48NoPump Facility - - Active
WACHUSETT RESERVOIR PUMP STATION49NoPump Facility - - Active
OLEAN ST/HOLDEN RESERVOIR #2 PUMPS55NoPump Facility - - Active
COAL MINE BROOK WELL PUMP13NoPump Facility - - Inactive
HOWLAND HILL 0.25MG STORAGE TANK26NoStorage - - Active
HOWLAND HILL 0.05MG STORAGE TANK27NoStorage - - Active
CHESTER STREET ELEVATED STORAGE TANK28NoStorage - - Active
MILLSTONE HILL 1.5MG STORAGE TANK29NoStorage - - Active
MILLSTONE HILL 2.12MG STORAGE TANK30NoStorage - - Active
INDIAN HILL SOUTH STORAGE TANK31NoStorage - - Active
INDIAN HILL NORTH STORAGE TANK32NoStorage - - Active
AIRPORT STORAGE TANK33NoStorage - - Active
OLEAN STREET SOUTH CLEARWELL34NoStorage - - Active
OLEAN STREET NORTH CLEARWELL35NoStorage - - Active
FOX MEADOW STATION 170 GAL PRESSURE TANK56NoStorage - - Active
HOLDEN METER/OLEAN PUMP STATION14NoTreatment Plant - - Active
SUNTAUG ROAD SECONDARY CHLORINATOR15NoTreatment Plant - - Active
WORCESTER WATER TREATMENT PLANT36NoTreatment Plant - - Active
APRICOT STREET SECONDARY CHLORINATOR54NoTreatment Plant - - Active
AIRPORT TANK EMERGENCY CHLORINATOR37NoTreatment Plant - - Inactive
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PWS Treatment Processes


Treatment Processes

Facility NameFacility IDTreatment ProcessTreatment Objective
HOLDEN METER/OLEAN PUMP STATION14Inhibitor, OrthophosphateCorrosion control
SUNTAUG ROAD SECONDARY CHLORINATOR15Hypochlorination, PostDisinfection
WORCESTER WATER TREATMENT PLANT36Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
WORCESTER WATER TREATMENT PLANT36Ozonation, PreDisinfection
WORCESTER WATER TREATMENT PLANT36Rapid MixParticulate removal
WORCESTER WATER TREATMENT PLANT36pH Adjustment, PostCorrosion control
WORCESTER WATER TREATMENT PLANT36FlocculationParticulate removal
WORCESTER WATER TREATMENT PLANT36Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
APRICOT STREET SECONDARY CHLORINATOR54Hypochlorination, PostDisinfection
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