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East Templeton, MA Water - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · no water system mapped in our data · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
None mapped
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$243K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

What You Should Know About East Templeton Water

  • Homes built before 1986: 89% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.17.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in East Templeton, Massachusetts, where no community water system is mapped to its ZIP codes in our data (about 192 residents). The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

No EPA violation count is attached to the tracked ZIP codes of East Templeton in our data (no water system is mapped, or the mapping is held back for review), so violation records are not shown here; the local utility may still have EPA records (search EPA ECHO by system name).

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for East Templeton
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

All ZIP Codes in East Templeton

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in East Templeton

12.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.2%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 12.1% ↑
Diabetes 10.4% ↓
Mental Health 17.2% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Housing & Infrastructure in East Templeton

1968
Median Build Year
89%
Built Before 1986
72%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 89% 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

Lead can reach tap water from service lines, solder and brass fittings inside a building, which is why housing age draws attention in East Templeton, where the median build year is 1968.

1968
Median Year Built
89%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
72%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (72%) 1970–1986 (17%) Post-1986 (11%)

Over half of homes in East Templeton 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 East Templeton Homeowners

Of the three cost-context tiers - low, moderate and elevated - East Templeton is in the low one.

Median Home Value
$243,300
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in East Templeton can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 57% below the Massachusetts average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in East Templeton

89%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in East Templeton?
Estimated remediation cost per household in East Templeton: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). East Templeton, MA Water - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ma/east-templeton/
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  title  = {{East Templeton, MA Water - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ma/east-templeton/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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