Benfield Farms
EPA ID: MA3051021 · 50 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Water monitoring history at Benfield Farms shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 50 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Benfield Farms Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Benfield Farms serves a community with a median household income of $250,001 and an estimated 5,209 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Benfield Farms'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 Middlesex 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 65th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Benfield Farms (EPA ID: MA3051021) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: A (99/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02228 | 0.0001 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Benfield Farms (MA3051021) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benfield Farms water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Benfield Farms has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Benfield Farms serve?
Benfield Farms serves approximately 50 people across 2 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.
Where does Benfield Farms 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.