Water System Report MA

Enclave at Boxborough

EPA ID: MA2037038 · 100 people served · 1 ZIP code

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Enclave at Boxborough stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 100 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

100
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$579K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$124,732
Median Household Income
4,896
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Enclave at Boxborough serves a community with a median household income of $124,732 and an estimated 4,896 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Enclave at Boxborough'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Worcester 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Enclave at Boxborough (EPA ID: MA2037038) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 01505 in Boylston.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Enclave at Boxborough (MA2037038) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enclave at Boxborough water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Enclave at Boxborough has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Enclave at Boxborough serve?

Enclave at Boxborough serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Enclave at Boxborough 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:

None reported
Lead Service Lines Reported
0.0016 mg/L
Tap Sample Lead Level

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 100
Reported to Massachusetts

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Enclave at Boxborough meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Enclave at Boxborough serve?
Enclave at Boxborough serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Enclave at Boxborough's water source?
Enclave at Boxborough draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Enclave at Boxborough's service area?
The Enclave at Boxborough service area has a median household income of $124,732. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Enclave at Boxborough get its water?
Enclave at Boxborough'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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