Water System Report MA

Williamsburg Water Department

EPA ID: MA1340000 · 1,575 people served · 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Williamsburg Water Department (MA1340000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Williamsburg Water Department has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 1,575 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,575
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$350K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,667
Median Household Income
5,217
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Williamsburg Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $91,667 and an estimated 5,217 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Williamsburg Water Department'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 93% 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
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $240
Total Estimated Cost $640

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

Williamsburg Water Department (EPA ID: MA1340000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 1,575 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 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
0.001 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

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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 Williamsburg Water Department (MA1340000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williamsburg Water Department water safe to drink?

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

Williamsburg Water Department serves approximately 1,575 people across 5 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.

Where does Williamsburg Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Williamsburg Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Williamsburg Water Department serve?
Williamsburg Water Department serves approximately 1,575 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Williamsburg Water Department's water source?
Williamsburg Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Williamsburg Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Williamsburg Water Department's service area?
The Williamsburg Water Department service area has a median household income of $91,667. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Williamsburg Water Department get its water?
Williamsburg Water Department'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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