Hardwick Center Water District
EPA ID: MA1124000 · 80 people served · 2 ZIP codes
With a five-year violation-free history, Hardwick Center Water District delivers safe water to 80 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hardwick Center Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hardwick Center Water District serves a community with a median household income of $71,074 and an estimated 2,201 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hardwick Center Water 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.
About 1% of homes in Worcester 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Hardwick Center Water District (EPA ID: MA1124000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 80 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Hardwick Center Water District (MA1124000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hardwick Center Water District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Hardwick Center Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Hardwick Center Water District serve?
Hardwick Center Water District serves approximately 80 people across 2 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.
Where does Hardwick Center Water District 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.