Water System Report MA

Bondsville Fire and Water District

EPA ID: MA1227002 · 1,429 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Bondsville Fire and Water District reported no EPA violations for its service population of 1,429.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
1,429
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$276K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 84% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bondsville Fire and Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$75,244
Median Household Income
10,149
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bondsville Fire and Water District serves a community with a median household income of $75,244 and an estimated 10,149 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bondsville Fire and 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hampden 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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 85% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $900

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

Bondsville Fire and Water District (EPA ID: MA1227002) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 1,429 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
01009 0.0013 mg/L No N/A

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

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 Bondsville Fire and Water District (MA1227002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bondsville Fire and Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bondsville Fire and Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bondsville Fire and Water District serve?

Bondsville Fire and Water District serves approximately 1,429 people across 3 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.

Where does Bondsville Fire and Water District 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:

None reported
Lead Service Lines Reported
Non-detect
Tap Sample Lead Level

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,429
Reported to Massachusetts

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Bondsville Fire and Water District safe to drink?
Bondsville Fire and Water District earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Bondsville Fire and 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 Bondsville Fire and Water District serve?
Bondsville Fire and Water District serves approximately 1,429 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Bondsville Fire and Water District's water source?
Bondsville Fire and Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bondsville Fire and Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0013 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bondsville Fire and Water District's service area?
The Bondsville Fire and Water District service area has a median household income of $75,244. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bondsville Fire and Water District get its water?
Bondsville Fire and 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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