Monterey Water Company
EPA ID: MA1193000 · 149 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Monterey Water Company carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 149 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Monterey Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Monterey Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $99,532 and an estimated 1,012 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Monterey Water Company'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.
About 1% of homes in Berkshire County, Massachusetts rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Monterey Water Company (EPA ID: MA1193000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 149 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Monterey Water Company (MA1193000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monterey Water Company water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Monterey Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Monterey Water Company serve?
Monterey Water Company serves approximately 149 people across 2 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.
Where does Monterey Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Utility-reported lead service line presence and tap-sample lead level under federal LCRI requirements:
Below federal action level (0.015 mg/L)
MassDEP reports utility-level presence flag and tap-sampling without per-line breakdown. Customers should inquire with the utility about service line material at a specific address.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: MassDEP LCRR Service Line Inventory · Submitted 2024
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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