Cheshire Water Department
EPA ID: MA1058000 · 1,407 people served · 1 ZIP code
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 Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cheshire Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
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.
About 1% of homes in Berkshire County, Massachusetts rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
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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.
Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01225 | 0.015 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
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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?
Based on EPA records, Cheshire Water Department has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Cheshire Water Department (EPA ID: MA1058000) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.