Water System Report MA

The Macduffie School

EPA ID: MA1111001 · 305 people served · 1 ZIP code

The Macduffie School earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 305 people.

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

305
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$320K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for The Macduffie School Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$110,188
Median Household Income
6,088
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The The Macduffie School serves a community with a median household income of $110,188 and an estimated 6,088 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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

The Macduffie School'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hampshire 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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 94% 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

The Macduffie School (EPA ID: MA1111001) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 305 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 01033 in Granby.

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 The Macduffie School (MA1111001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Macduffie School water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, The Macduffie School has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does The Macduffie School serve?

The Macduffie School serves approximately 305 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does The Macduffie School 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
Non-detect
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 305
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?
The Macduffie School meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does The Macduffie School serve?
The Macduffie School serves approximately 305 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is The Macduffie School's water source?
The Macduffie School draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of The Macduffie School's service area?
The The Macduffie School service area has a median household income of $110,188. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does The Macduffie School get its water?
The Macduffie School'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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