Water System Report MA

Lynnfield Water District (mwra)

EPA ID: MA3164001 · 4,820 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Lynnfield Water District (mwra) has stayed completely violation-free for its 4,820 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

4,820
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$891K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lynnfield Water District (mwra) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$171,044
Median Household Income
13,183
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lynnfield Water District (mwra) serves a community with a median household income of $171,044 and an estimated 13,183 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lynnfield Water District (mwra)'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Essex 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% 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. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 $3,000 (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

Lynnfield Water District (mwra) (EPA ID: MA3164001) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 4,820 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 01940 in Lynnfield.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Lynnfield Water District (mwra) (MA3164001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lynnfield Water District (mwra) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lynnfield Water District (mwra) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lynnfield Water District (mwra) serve?

Lynnfield Water District (mwra) serves approximately 4,820 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Lynnfield Water District (mwra) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Utility-reported lead service line presence and tap-sample lead level under federal LCRI requirements:

None reported
Lead Service Lines Reported
0.00394 mg/L
Tap Sample Lead Level

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,820
Reported to Massachusetts

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lynnfield Water District (mwra) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lynnfield Water District (mwra) serve?
Lynnfield Water District (mwra) serves approximately 4,820 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lynnfield Water District (mwra)'s water source?
Lynnfield Water District (mwra) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lynnfield Water District (mwra)'s service area?
The Lynnfield Water District (mwra) service area has a median household income of $171,044. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lynnfield Water District (mwra) get its water?
Lynnfield Water District (mwra)'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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