Leicester Water Supply District
EPA ID: MA2151000 · 3,200 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Leicester Water Supply District (MA2151000): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, Leicester Water Supply District returns no entries for its service territory of 3,200 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Leicester Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Leicester Water Supply District have a median household income of $107,674 and about 11,083 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Leicester Water Supply District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded.
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
Leicester Water Supply District (EPA ID: MA2151000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 3,200 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (65/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2026-12-31 |
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
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are 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 Leicester Water Supply District (MA2151000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leicester Water Supply District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Leicester Water Supply District 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 Leicester Water Supply District serve?
Leicester Water Supply District serves approximately 3,200 people across 3 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.
Where does Leicester Water Supply District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Leicester Water Supply District Water Quality Report, MA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma2151000/
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