Huntington Water Department
EPA ID: MA1143000 ยท 2,180 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Huntington Water Department (MA1143000): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Federal data shows 1 unresolved violation at Huntington Water Department - roughly 2,180 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Huntington Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Huntington Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $96,328 and an estimated 2,573 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Huntington Water Department'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Huntington Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Huntington Water Department (EPA ID: MA1143000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 2,180 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 01050 in Huntington.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 21 archived, 1 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, 2025 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | HAA9 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Chloramine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Organic Carbon | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Chlorate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Tribromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0019 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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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.
- 01050 - Huntington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Huntington Water Department (MA1143000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huntington Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Huntington Water Department serve?
Huntington Water Department serves approximately 2,180 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does Huntington Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Huntington Water Department (MA): 22 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma1143000/
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