Paddock Estates
EPA ID: MA2037036 · 463 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Paddock Estates posted zero EPA violations serving 463 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Paddock Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Paddock Estates serves a community with a median household income of $151,000 and an estimated 5,468 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Paddock Estates'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.
About 1% of homes in Middlesex County, Massachusetts rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
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
Paddock Estates (EPA ID: MA2037036) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 463 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 01719 in Boxborough.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 01719 — Boxborough
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Paddock Estates (MA2037036) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paddock Estates water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Paddock Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Paddock Estates serve?
Paddock Estates serves approximately 463 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does Paddock Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Utility-reported lead service line presence and tap-sample lead level under federal LCRI requirements:
Below federal action level (0.015 mg/L)
MassDEP reports utility-level presence flag and tap-sampling without per-line breakdown. Customers should inquire with the utility about service line material at a specific address.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: MassDEP LCRR Service Line Inventory · Submitted 2024
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.