Housatonic Water Works

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Housatonic Water Works (MA1113003): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. The five-year EPA compliance file for Housatonic Water Works contains 4 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 1,391 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

System Overview

Housatonic Water Works (EPA ID: MA1113003) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 1,391 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

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

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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.

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.

• 01230 - Great Barrington
• 01236 - Housatonic

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Housatonic Water Works (MA1113003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Housatonic Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Housatonic Water Works; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Housatonic Water Works serve?

Housatonic Water Works serves approximately 1,391 people across 2 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.

Where does Housatonic Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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