Hinsdale Water Department
EPA ID: MA1132000 · 1,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Hinsdale Water Department (MA1132000): 1 violation on record since 2021. Every entry among the 1 violation in EPA records for Hinsdale Water Department has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 1,000 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hinsdale Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Hinsdale Water Department have a median household income of $76,699 and about 2,456 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hinsdale Water Department'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Hinsdale Water Department (EPA ID: MA1132000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 1,000 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 01235 in Hinsdale.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 01235 - Hinsdale
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Hinsdale Water Department (MA1132000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hinsdale Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hinsdale Water Department; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Hinsdale Water Department serve?
Hinsdale Water Department serves approximately 1,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does Hinsdale Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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