East Northfield Water Company
EPA ID: MA1217001 · 659 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, East Northfield Water Company kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 659 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Northfield Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The East Northfield Water Company 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?
East Northfield Water Company's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Franklin County, Massachusetts rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
East Northfield Water Company (EPA ID: MA1217001) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 659 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 01360 in Northfield.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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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 East Northfield Water Company (MA1217001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Northfield Water Company water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, East Northfield Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does East Northfield Water Company serve?
East Northfield Water Company serves approximately 659 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does East Northfield Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.