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Hanscom Afb, MA: 3 Violations - Home Safety 63/100

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Hanscom Afb: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Recent monitoring in Hanscom Afb shows middle-tier safety for MA - some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.

How Hanscom Afb Compares

Hanscom Afb63/100
Massachusetts avg70/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 63
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$1,200
Est. Remediation

Key Facts for Hanscom Afb Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.004 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 52% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 9.88.

Hanscom Afb's Water Providers

4 water systems are tracked federally in Hanscom Afb, MA. The top 3 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hanscom Afb, Massachusetts (population ~1,745), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 57,689 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Hanscom Afb: C (63/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Hanscom Afb water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0040 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 6 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
01731 C 3 0 Lincoln Water Department

All ZIP Codes in Hanscom Afb

  • 01731 [C] - 3 violations

Data Sources

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

Hanscom Afb Community Health Snapshot

11.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
8.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.8%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.1% ↑
Diabetes 8.5% ↓
Mental Health 14.8% ↓

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

What's in Hanscom Afb's Water?

Stage 1 DBP Rule 6 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Hanscom Afb Infrastructure Age

1987
Median Build Year
52%
Built Before 1986
31%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 52% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

What does a median build year of 1987 mean for water safety in Hanscom Afb? It means the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed before 1986, when lead solder was federally banned, and a large share may predate 1970, when lead pipes were commonly used - making plumbing age a central variable in household-level lead risk across much of the city.

1987
Median Year Built
52%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
31%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (31%) 1970–1986 (21%) Post-1986 (48%)

Over half of homes in Hanscom Afb were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Hanscom Afb: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

52%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.004
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

52% of Hanscom Afb housing dates to the pre-rule era, alongside aggregate readings hovering at the federal action mark - household-level confirmation through a draw-test kit fits the local picture.

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

What You Can Do in Hanscom Afb

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Stage 1 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Hanscom Afb's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 52% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Hanscom Afb, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Hanscom Afb, MA?
Hanscom Afb has an average Home Safety Score of 63/100 (Grade C) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 3 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Hanscom Afb have?
Hanscom Afb water systems have a total of 3 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Hanscom Afb water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Hanscom Afb is 0.004 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Hanscom Afb compare to Massachusetts average?
Hanscom Afb has an average Home Safety Score of 63/100, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 70/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Hanscom Afb?
Hanscom Afb is served by 4 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 1,745 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Hanscom Afb?
Estimated remediation costs in Hanscom Afb average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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