Cheshire Water Department
EPA ID: MA1058000 · 1,407 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cheshire Water Department (MA1058000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Cheshire Water Department has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,407 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cheshire Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Cheshire Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $72,028 and an estimated 3,234 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cheshire Water Department'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
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
Cheshire Water Department (EPA ID: MA1058000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 1,407 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 01225 in Cheshire.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.015 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
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.
- 01225 - Cheshire
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cheshire Water Department (MA1058000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheshire Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Cheshire Water Department in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Cheshire Water Department serve?
Cheshire Water Department serves approximately 1,407 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does Cheshire Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cheshire Water Department Water Quality Report, MA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma1058000/
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