Manchaug Water District of Sutton
EPA ID: MA2290001 · 476 people served · 2 ZIP codes
EPA monitoring data for Manchaug Water District of Sutton shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 476 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Manchaug Water District of Sutton Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Manchaug Water District of Sutton serves a community with a median household income of $155,938 and an estimated 9,287 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Manchaug Water District of Sutton'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
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System Overview
Manchaug Water District of Sutton (EPA ID: MA2290001) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 476 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01526 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Manchaug Water District of Sutton (MA2290001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manchaug Water District of Sutton water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Manchaug Water District of Sutton has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Manchaug Water District of Sutton serve?
Manchaug Water District of Sutton serves approximately 476 people across 2 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.
Where does Manchaug Water District of Sutton 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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