Sunderland Water District
EPA ID: MA1289000 · 3,190 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sunderland Water District (MA1289000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Sunderland Water District - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 3,190 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sunderland Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Sunderland Water District serves a community with a median household income of $102,578 and an estimated 10,246 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sunderland 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.
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
Sunderland Water District (EPA ID: MA1289000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 3,190 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (82/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0039 mg/L | No | N/A |
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
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.
Need help with your water quality?
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sunderland Water District (MA1289000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunderland Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sunderland Water 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 Sunderland Water District serve?
Sunderland Water District serves approximately 3,190 people across 4 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.
Where does Sunderland Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sunderland Water District Water Quality Report, MA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma1289000/
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