Northfield Water District
EPA ID: MA1217000 · 800 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Northfield Water District (MA1217000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Northfield Water District has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 800 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Northfield Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Northfield Water District serves a community with a median household income of $102,470 and an estimated 2,875 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Northfield 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.
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
Northfield Water District (EPA ID: MA1217000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 800 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 01360 in Northfield.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 01360 - Northfield
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Northfield Water District (MA1217000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northfield Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Northfield 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 Northfield Water District serve?
Northfield Water District serves approximately 800 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does Northfield Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Northfield Water District Water Quality Report, MA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma1217000/
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