East Northfield Water Company
EPA ID: MA1217001 · 659 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for East Northfield Water Company (MA1217001): 1 violation on record since 2021. Although 1 violation appeared on East Northfield Water Company's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 659 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Northfield Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with East Northfield Water Company have a median household income of $102,470 and about 2,875 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 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, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0035 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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.
- 01360 - Northfield
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for East Northfield Water Company (MA1217001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Northfield Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for East Northfield Water Company; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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