PAXTON WATER DEPARTMENT
Massachusetts — Community Water System — PWSID: MA2228000
System Information
| PWSID | MA2228000 |
| System Name | PAXTON WATER DEPARTMENT |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Surface Water Purchased |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 01 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Feb 26, 1979 |
| Last Reported | Dec 17, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Massachusetts |
| City | PAXTON |
| ZIP Code | 01612 |
| Address | 107 HOLDEN RD |
| Organization | PAXTON WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Phone | 5087539077 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 4,300 |
| Service Connections | 1,341 |
Drinking Water Violations (13)
This water system has 13 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 31, 2014 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2014 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 1, 2002 | Dec 31, 2002 | Chlorine | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2002 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Oct 1, 2002 | Dec 31, 2002 | Chlorine | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2002 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Oct 1, 2002 | Dec 31, 2002 | Chlorine | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2002 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jul 1, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 | Chlorine | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2002 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jul 1, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 | Chlorine | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2002 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Jun 30, 2002 | Chlorine | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 2002 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Apr 1, 2002 | Jun 30, 2002 | Chlorine | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 2002 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jul 1, 1996 | Jul 31, 1996 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 1996 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 30, 1996 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 1996 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 1995 | Sep 30, 1995 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 1995 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 1995 | Jul 31, 1995 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 1995 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 1, 1992 | Oct 31, 1992 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Oct 31, 1992 | Total Coliform Rule |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.