Hinsdale Water Department
EPA ID: MA1132000 · 1,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hinsdale Water Department (MA1132000): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Beyond the 1 historical violation on Hinsdale Water Department's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 1,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hinsdale Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hinsdale Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $76,699 and an estimated 2,456 residents across its service area. 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
Detected Contaminants
How Hinsdale Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
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 | Surface Water Treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 the full compliance record 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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