Springfield Water and Sewer Commission
Springfield, Massachusetts · PWSID: MA1281000
Springfield Water Quality Summary
Springfield Water and Sewer Commission supplies drinking water to about 167,954 people in Springfield, Massachusetts, and draws from surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs), which requires fuller treatment for runoff, sediment, and microbial risk. On the IsWaterSafe scale it earns a failing Water Safety Score of 40 out of 100 (Grade F), a composite of its EPA SDWIS violation and contaminant record.
EPA records show 27 health-based violations for this system. A health-based violation means a contaminant exceeded its legal EPA limit, the most serious category in the Safe Drinking Water Act. The system has 11 enforcement actions on file in response.
Across the 3 substances sampled, none exceeded its EPA limit. Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) sits highest relative to its ceiling, detected at 30 ppb against an MCL of 60 ppb (sampled October 2018) — within the legal limit.
The most recent documented episode is a health-based violation involving Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), beginning October 2019 and marked resolved December 2020.
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Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | MCL (Limit) | Status | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30 ppb | 60 ppb | Within Limit | Oct 1, 2018 |
| E. coli (RTCR) | 0 presence | 0 presence | Within Limit | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Total Trihalomethanes | 40 ppb | 80 ppb | Within Limit | Apr 1, 2020 |
Violation History
Frequently Asked Questions
Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has a Water Safety Score of F (40/100). The system serves 167,954 people and has 27 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.
Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.
The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.
If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.
Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.
Source: EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water, 2026.