Water System Report MA

South Deerfield Water Supply District

EPA ID: MA1074001 ยท 3,800 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Deerfield Water Supply District (MA1074001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, South Deerfield Water Supply District posted zero EPA violations serving 3,800 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 82
Avg Safety Score
3,800
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0043 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$375K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Deerfield Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

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 South Deerfield Water Supply 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

South Deerfield Water Supply District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate 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

Comparable Water Systems

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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

South Deerfield Water Supply District (EPA ID: MA1074001) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 3,800 people from surface water sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (82/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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

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
0.0043 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Deerfield Water Supply District (MA1074001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Deerfield Water Supply District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for South Deerfield Water Supply 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 South Deerfield Water Supply District serve?

South Deerfield Water Supply District serves approximately 3,800 people across 2 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.

Where does South Deerfield Water Supply District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from South Deerfield Water Supply District safe to drink?
South Deerfield Water Supply District earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
South Deerfield Water Supply District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Deerfield Water Supply District serve?
South Deerfield Water Supply District serves approximately 3,800 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is South Deerfield Water Supply District's water source?
South Deerfield Water Supply District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Deerfield Water Supply District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0043 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of South Deerfield Water Supply District's service area?
The South Deerfield Water Supply 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 South Deerfield Water Supply District get its water?
South Deerfield Water Supply District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). South Deerfield Water Supply District Water Report, MA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma1074001/
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