Water System Report MA

Juniper Hill Water Company

EPA ID: MA2286000 · 220 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Juniper Hill Water Company (MA2286000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Juniper Hill Water Company shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 220 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D · 49
Avg Safety Score
220
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0029 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$658K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Juniper Hill Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$177,862
Median Household Income
7,109
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Juniper Hill Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $177,862 and an estimated 7,109 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

Juniper Hill Water Company'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.

Moderate 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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

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.

State limits: PFAS6: 0.02 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,600 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Juniper Hill Water Company (EPA ID: MA2286000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 220 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 01775 in Stow.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (49/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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

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
0.0029 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 the full compliance record for Juniper Hill Water Company (MA2286000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juniper Hill Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Juniper Hill Water Company 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 Juniper Hill Water Company serve?

Juniper Hill Water Company serves approximately 220 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Juniper Hill Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Juniper Hill Water Company safe to drink?
Juniper Hill Water Company has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Juniper Hill Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Juniper Hill Water Company serve?
Juniper Hill Water Company serves approximately 220 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Juniper Hill Water Company's water source?
Juniper Hill Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Juniper Hill Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0029 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Juniper Hill Water Company's service area?
The Juniper Hill Water Company service area has a median household income of $177,862. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Juniper Hill Water Company get its water?
Juniper Hill Water Company'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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