Water System Report MA

Montague Center Water District

EPA ID: MA1192003 ยท 450 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Montague Center Water District (MA1192003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Montague Center Water District sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 450 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

450
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$274K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Montague Center Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,712
Median Household Income
8,429
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Montague Center Water District serves a community with a median household income of $69,712 and an estimated 8,429 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% 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

Montague Center Water District'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

87 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $800

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

Montague Center Water District (EPA ID: MA1192003) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0026 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Montague Center Water District (MA1192003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montague Center Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Montague Center Water District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Montague Center Water District serve?

Montague Center Water District serves approximately 450 people across 3 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.

Where does Montague Center Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Montague Center Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Montague Center Water District serve?
Montague Center Water District serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Montague Center Water District's water source?
Montague Center Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Montague Center Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Montague Center Water District's service area?
The Montague Center Water District service area has a median household income of $69,712. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Montague Center Water District get its water?
Montague Center Water District'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.

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