Water System Report MA

West Springfield Dpw Water Division

EPA ID: MA1325000 ยท 28,835 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Springfield Dpw Water Division (MA1325000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, West Springfield Dpw Water Division has stayed completely violation-free for its 28,835 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
28,835
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$308K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Springfield Dpw Water Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$70,401
Median Household Income
28,635
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Springfield Dpw Water Division serves a community with a median household income of $70,401 and an estimated 28,635 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

West Springfield Dpw Water Division'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

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

West Springfield Dpw Water Division (EPA ID: MA1325000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 28,835 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 01089 in West Springfield.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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

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
0.0016 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

  • 01089 - West Springfield

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for West Springfield Dpw Water Division (MA1325000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Springfield Dpw Water Division water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for West Springfield Dpw Water Division 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 West Springfield Dpw Water Division serve?

West Springfield Dpw Water Division serves approximately 28,835 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does West Springfield Dpw Water Division get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from West Springfield Dpw Water Division safe to drink?
West Springfield Dpw Water Division 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?
West Springfield Dpw Water Division meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Springfield Dpw Water Division serve?
West Springfield Dpw Water Division serves approximately 28,835 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is West Springfield Dpw Water Division's water source?
West Springfield Dpw Water Division draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in West Springfield Dpw Water Division's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of West Springfield Dpw Water Division's service area?
The West Springfield Dpw Water Division service area has a median household income of $70,401. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does West Springfield Dpw Water Division get its water?
West Springfield Dpw Water Division'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). West Springfield Dpw Water Division, MA: Serves 29K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma1325000/
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