Cummington, MA Water - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Cummington Water
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0175 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Homes built before 1986: 79% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $4,740 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.18.
Who Supplies Your Water in Cummington
Cummington, MA: one listed entry, 1 linked overall.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Cummington, Massachusetts, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,005 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Water Sources
Cummington water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0175 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01026 | — | Worthington Fire District | 565 |
All ZIP Codes in Cummington
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Cummington
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Housing & Infrastructure in Cummington
With 79% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Renovation history matters as much as age: in Cummington, with a median build year of 1959, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.
Over half of homes in Cummington were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Cummington Homeowners
This comparison puts two area-level numbers next to each other for Cummington, the median home value and the estimated cost of remediation, and the second works out to more than 1% but not more than 2% of the first - the moderate tier on this page's three-step scale. Individual properties can differ from that estimate in either direction.
Estimated remediation costs in Cummington can be compared with local home values. The estimated $3,160–$6,320 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 50% below the Massachusetts average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Cummington
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
With pre-1986 construction at 79% and area lead results averaging over 0.015 mg/L, testing tap water is a priority step for Cummington families with children.
1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Cummington
Historical NFIP data for Cummington contains 2 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,998. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $4,740 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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