MELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA)
Massachusetts — Community Water System — PWSID: MA3178000
System Information
| PWSID | MA3178000 |
| System Name | MELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) |
| 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 | MELROSE |
| ZIP Code | 02176 |
| Address | 562 MAIN ST |
| Organization | MELROSE WATER DIVISION (MWRA) |
| Phone | 7819794172 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 29,357 |
| Service Connections | 8,630 |
Drinking Water Violations (9)
This water system has 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1993 | Jul 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Jul 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1991 | Aug 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1991 | Aug 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 1991 | Jul 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 1991 | Jul 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 1991 | Jul 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jun 1, 1991 | Jun 30, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jun 1, 1991 | Jun 30, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Apr 30, 1980 | May 29, 1980 | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Archived | May 29, 1980 | Miscellaneous Other Rules |
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.