Water System Report MA

Stockbridge Water Department

EPA ID: MA1283003 ยท 2,800 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Stockbridge Water Department (MA1283003): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, Stockbridge Water Department returns no entries for its service territory of 2,800 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,800
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2019-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$544K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Stockbridge Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$142,679
Median Household Income
1,865
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
23%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Stockbridge Water Department have a median household income of $142,679 and about 1,865 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Stockbridge Water Department'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

71 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Stockbridge Water Department (EPA ID: MA1283003) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 2,800 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.005 mg/L No 2019-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 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 Stockbridge Water Department (MA1283003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stockbridge Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Stockbridge Water Department 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 Stockbridge Water Department serve?

Stockbridge Water Department serves approximately 2,800 people across 2 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.

Where does Stockbridge Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Stockbridge Water Department; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Stockbridge Water Department serve? ▼
Stockbridge Water Department serves approximately 2,800 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Stockbridge Water Department's water source? ▼
Stockbridge Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Stockbridge Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.005 mg/L (sample period ending 2019-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Stockbridge Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Stockbridge Water Department have a median household income of $142,679 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Stockbridge Water Department get its water? ▼
Stockbridge Water Department'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

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