Mendon Housing Authority
EPA ID: MA2179001 · 31 people served · 1 ZIP code
Mendon Housing Authority carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 31 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mendon Housing Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mendon Housing Authority serves a community with a median household income of $129,837 and an estimated 6,266 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mendon Housing Authority'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 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
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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
Mendon Housing Authority (EPA ID: MA2179001) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 31 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 01756 in Mendon.
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
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 01756 — Mendon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mendon Housing Authority (MA2179001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mendon Housing Authority water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Mendon Housing Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Mendon Housing Authority serve?
Mendon Housing Authority serves approximately 31 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does Mendon Housing Authority 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.