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South Barre, MA: 17 Violations - Home Safety 61/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for South Barre: C.

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

Based on current EPA data, South Barre, MA reflects fair but uneven tap water safety.

How South Barre Compares

South Barre61/100
Massachusetts avg70/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 61
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$1,200
Est. Remediation

Key Facts for South Barre Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 17 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0015 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 95% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 12.17 - above typical levels.

South Barre's Water Providers

The structure of water supply in South Barre, MA is straightforward: one utility provides the bulk of residential service among 1 tracked system, concentrating rate-setting and infrastructure decisions under a single organization.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in South Barre, Massachusetts (population ~749), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,610 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 South Barre: C (61/100)

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

South Barre water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0015 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
Contaminant 0700 Other 22 1
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 4 1
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 4 1
Radium-226 Radionuclides 2 1
Radium-228 Radionuclides 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
01074 C 17 0 Barre Water Department

All ZIP Codes in South Barre

  • 01074 [C] - 17 violations

Data Sources

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

South Barre Community Health Snapshot

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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

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

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

What's in South Barre's Water?

Contaminant 0700 22 violations
Other
Stage 1 DBP Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk
Consumer Confidence Report Rule 4 violations
Reporting

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

South Barre Infrastructure Age

1902
Median Build Year
95%
Built Before 1986
84%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Likely Pipe Material

With 95% 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

Heavily weighted toward older construction, South Barre's housing stock carries a median build year of 1902. That profile puts a majority of homes in the era when lead-soldered copper plumbing was standard practice.

1902
Median Year Built
95%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
84%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (84%) 1970–1986 (11%) Post-1986 (5%)

Over half of homes in South Barre 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.

South Barre: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

95%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0015
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.

Older stock in South Barre represents 95% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level - making an in-home read a standard household-level step.

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

What You Can Do in South Barre

  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 Contaminant 0700 can reduce the most common contaminant found in South Barre's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 95% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for South Barre, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for South Barre, MA?
South Barre has an average Home Safety Score of 61/100 (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. 17 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does South Barre have?
South Barre water systems have a total of 17 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does South Barre water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in South Barre is 0.0015 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 South Barre compare to Massachusetts average?
South Barre has an average Home Safety Score of 61/100, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 70/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve South Barre?
South Barre is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 749 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in South Barre?
Estimated remediation costs in South Barre 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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