Water System Report MA

Dunstable Water Department

EPA ID: MA2081000 · 337 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dunstable Water Department (MA2081000): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Water monitoring history at Dunstable Water Department, as reported to the EPA, contains no recorded violations; 337 residents are counted in its service population.

Data: EPA SDWIS

337
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$624K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$202,379
Median Household Income
3,375
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
12%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Dunstable Water Department have a median household income of $202,379 and about 3,375 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% 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

Dunstable Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Dunstable Water Department (EPA ID: MA2081000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 337 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 01827 in Dunstable.

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
0.0017 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Dunstable Water Department (MA2081000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dunstable Water Department water safe to drink?

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

Dunstable Water Department serves approximately 337 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Dunstable Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Dunstable Water Department; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Dunstable Water Department serve? ▼
Dunstable Water Department serves approximately 337 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dunstable Water Department's water source? ▼
Dunstable Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dunstable Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0017 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Dunstable Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Dunstable Water Department have a median household income of $202,379 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dunstable Water Department get its water? ▼
Dunstable Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.). Dunstable Water Department Water Quality Report, MA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma2081000/
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