Water Quality: Hampden, MA
4 water systems • 284 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Hampden is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 284 people, and has 47 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Hampden's violation count is 47% above the national average for Massachusetts.
Water Systems Serving Hampden
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANTAGE AT HAMPDEN | MA1120001 | Groundwater | 100 | 44 |
| SCANTIC VALLEY WATER DISTRICT | MA1120023 | Groundwater | 100 | 1 |
| HAMPDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY | MA1120002 | Groundwater | 59 | 0 |
| WHITE BIRCH GARDEN APARTMENTS | MA1120015 | Groundwater | 25 | 2 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.