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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Huntington Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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 | 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.
- 01050 - Huntington
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
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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