Water Quality: South Hadley, MA
2 water systems • 21,000 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
South Hadley is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 21,000 people, and has 1 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violation on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. South Hadley's violation count is 97% below the national average for Massachusetts. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Water Systems Serving South Hadley
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH HADLEY FD #1 (MWRA) | MA1275000 | Surface Water | 14,800 | 0 |
| SOUTH HADLEY FIRE DISTRICT #2 WATER DEPT | MA1275001 | Groundwater | 6,200 | 1 |
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.