Public water monitoring in Turners Falls shows a safety record well above the MA median — health-based violations are isolated exceptions rather than recurring patterns, the city's systems have stayed compliant across recent reporting cycles, and no cluster of recurring exceedances appears in any single service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Turners Falls, Massachusetts (population ~5,032), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 8,530 people region-wide.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Turners Falls — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

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

The score combines three factors:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels	90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Turners Falls water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0011 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Turners Falls

• 01376 [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

Updated daily.

Housing Age Profile

The character of Turners Falls's housing stock is one of deep historical layering — a median build year of 1943 signals a city built largely before the plumbing era changes of 1986 and 1970. Lead-soldered copper joints and, in the oldest properties, lead service lines are commonly present in this inventory. That context shapes what individual water testing may reveal, particularly in neighborhoods where the oldest housing is concentrated.

1943

Median Year Built

95%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

70%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (70%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (5%)

Over half of homes in Turners Falls 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Turners Falls Homeowners

What does remediation cost in financial context for Turners Falls homeowners? Proportionally very little — the equity share here is low, and addressing documented issues is a manageable planning question rather than a material financial burden.

Median Home Value

$237,800

Est. Remediation

$400

Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Remediation costs in Turners Falls are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 58% below the Massachusetts average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Turners Falls

95%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0011

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.

Confirming what arrives at a specific faucet is something utility-side averages cannot do. With 95% of Turners Falls stock built before the lead-solder ban and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory mark, a tap-level kit fits the standard diligence picture.

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