CITY REPORT MA

Millers Falls, MA Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Millers Falls, MA
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Millers Falls: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Across Millers Falls, MA, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.

How Millers Falls Compares

Millers Falls83/100

Massachusetts avg70/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

B · 83

Avg Safety Score

Zone 2

County Radon Potential (Moderate)

$274K

Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Millers Falls Water

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0026 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 76% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.72.

Who Supplies Your Water in Millers Falls

The 2 largest of 2 systems connected with Millers Falls, MA are listed below.

Turners Falls Water Department
Serves ~8,080 people

B
Montague Center Water District
Serves ~450 people

B

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Millers Falls, Massachusetts (population ~753), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 8,530 people region-wide. 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.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Millers Falls: B (83/100)

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

Millers Falls water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0026 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

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
01349	B	Turners Falls Water Department	8,080

All ZIP Codes in Millers Falls

01349 [B]

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 Millers Falls

11.8%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

10.8%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

16.1%

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 11.8% ↑

Diabetes 10.8% ↑

Mental Health 16.1% ↑

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Millers Falls

1901

Median Build Year

76%

Built Before 1986

66%

Built Before 1970

Galvanized Steel or Lead

Likely Pipe Material

With 76% 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

Ask the water utility whether your address in Millers Falls has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1901 cannot.

1901

Median Year Built

76%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

66%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (66%) 1970–1986 (10%) Post-1986 (24%)

Over half of homes in Millers Falls 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.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Millers Falls

76%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0026

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Millers Falls, MA

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0026 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

83/100 model indicator score

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Millers Falls, MA?

Millers Falls has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

Does Millers Falls water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Millers Falls is 0.0026 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How does Millers Falls compare to Massachusetts average?

Millers Falls has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is at or above the Massachusetts state average of 70/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Millers Falls?

Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Millers Falls. The related population figure in our data is approximately 753 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

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