Water System Report MA

Deerfield Fire District

EPA ID: MA1074000 ยท 1,300 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Deerfield Fire District (MA1074000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Deerfield Fire District shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 1,300 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0083 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$375K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Deerfield Fire District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$101,748
Median Household Income
6,097
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Deerfield Fire District serves a community with a median household income of $101,748 and an estimated 6,097 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Deerfield Fire District'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

88 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Deerfield Fire District (EPA ID: MA1074000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 1,300 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0083 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Deerfield Fire District (MA1074000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deerfield Fire District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Deerfield Fire District 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 Deerfield Fire District serve?

Deerfield Fire District serves approximately 1,300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.

Where does Deerfield Fire District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Deerfield Fire District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Deerfield Fire District serve?
Deerfield Fire District serves approximately 1,300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Deerfield Fire District's water source?
Deerfield Fire District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Deerfield Fire District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0083 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Deerfield Fire District's service area?
The Deerfield Fire District service area has a median household income of $101,748. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Deerfield Fire District get its water?
Deerfield Fire District'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.

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