Three Rivers Fire District
EPA ID: MA1227003 · 3,258 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Three Rivers Fire District (MA1227003): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the monitored periods in available EPA data, Three Rivers Fire District has no violations listed for its service population of 3,258.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Three Rivers Fire District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Three Rivers Fire District have a median household income of $87,188 and about 26,000 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 43% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Three Rivers Fire District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Similar-sized systems in Massachusetts
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
Three Rivers Fire District (EPA ID: MA1227003) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 3,258 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 mg/L | No | 2025-09-30 |
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
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for Three Rivers Fire District (MA1227003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Three Rivers Fire District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Three Rivers Fire 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 Three Rivers Fire District serve?
Three Rivers Fire District serves approximately 3,258 people across 3 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.
Where does Three Rivers Fire District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Three Rivers Fire District Water Quality Report, MA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma1227003/
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