Water System Report MA

122 Main Street

EPA ID: MA1053033 · 30 people served · 2 ZIP codes

122 Main Street carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 30 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

30
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$301K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for 122 Main Street Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,588
Median Household Income
43,038
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The 122 Main Street serves a community with a median household income of $71,588 and an estimated 43,038 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

122 Main Street'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Franklin 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

76 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFAS6: 0.02 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

122 Main Street (EPA ID: MA1053033) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 30 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for 122 Main Street (MA1053033) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 122 Main Street water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, 122 Main Street has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does 122 Main Street serve?

122 Main Street serves approximately 30 people across 2 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.

Where does 122 Main Street 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:

None reported
Lead Service Lines Reported
0.0011 mg/L
Tap Sample Lead Level

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 30
Reported to Massachusetts

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
122 Main Street meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does 122 Main Street serve?
122 Main Street serves approximately 30 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is 122 Main Street's water source?
122 Main Street draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of 122 Main Street's service area?
The 122 Main Street service area has a median household income of $71,588. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does 122 Main Street get its water?
122 Main Street'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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