Current Noncompliance MA

Huntington Water Department

EPA ID: MA1143000 ยท 2,180 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Huntington Water Department (MA1143000): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 1 violation as unresolved at Huntington Water Department - roughly 2,180 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,180
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
22
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-09-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
22
Contaminants Flagged
$282K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Huntington Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$96,328
Median Household Income
2,573
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
6%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Huntington Water Department have a median household income of $96,328 and about 2,573 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Huntington Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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2,289 people
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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

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 Benzene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Ethylbenzene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Styrene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Toluene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 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
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Trichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
1,1,2-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 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 2025-09-30

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 22 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Huntington Water Department serve? ▼
Huntington Water Department serves approximately 2,180 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Huntington Water Department's water source? ▼
Huntington Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Huntington Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0019 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-09-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Huntington Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Huntington Water Department have a median household income of $96,328 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Huntington Water Department get its water? ▼
Huntington Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Huntington Water Department (MA): 22 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma1143000/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Huntington Water Department (MA): 22 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma1143000/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Huntington Water Department (EPA ID: MA1143000) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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