Pine Valley Plantation
EPA ID: MA1024002 · 600 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Pine Valley Plantation kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 600 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pine Valley Plantation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Pine Valley Plantation serves a community with a median household income of $99,056 and an estimated 15,406 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pine Valley Plantation's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 1% of homes in Hampshire County, Massachusetts rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Pine Valley Plantation (EPA ID: MA1024002) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 600 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 01007 in Belchertown.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 01007 — Belchertown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pine Valley Plantation (MA1024002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pine Valley Plantation water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Pine Valley Plantation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Pine Valley Plantation serve?
Pine Valley Plantation serves approximately 600 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does Pine Valley Plantation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Utility-reported lead service line presence and tap-sample lead level under federal LCRI requirements:
Below federal action level (0.015 mg/L)
MassDEP reports utility-level presence flag and tap-sampling without per-line breakdown. Customers should inquire with the utility about service line material at a specific address.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: MassDEP LCRR Service Line Inventory · Submitted 2024
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.