Historical Compliance Records MA 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Tewksbury Hospital

EPA ID: MA3295001 ยท 2,500 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Tewksbury Hospital (MA3295001): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Tewksbury Hospital's EPA record lists 4 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 2,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$547K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tewksbury Hospital Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$126,795
Median Household Income
30,962
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
12%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Tewksbury Hospital have a median household income of $126,795 and about 30,962 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Tewksbury Hospital's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated 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

38 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFAS6: 20 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Massachusetts

Barre Water Department
2,610 people
C 17 violations
3 violations
B 0 violations
0 violations
Warren Water District
2,289 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,100 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Tewksbury Hospital (EPA ID: MA3295001) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 2,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 01876 in Tewksbury.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2026 Arsenic Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Arsenic Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Nitrate Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2022 Nitrite Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic MCL Violation 2 Yes
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Nitrite Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Tewksbury Hospital (MA3295001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tewksbury Hospital water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Tewksbury Hospital; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Tewksbury Hospital serve?

Tewksbury Hospital serves approximately 2,500 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Tewksbury Hospital get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Tewksbury Hospital serve? ▼
Tewksbury Hospital serves approximately 2,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Tewksbury Hospital's water source? ▼
Tewksbury Hospital draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Tewksbury Hospital's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Tewksbury Hospital? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Tewksbury Hospital have a median household income of $126,795 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Tewksbury Hospital get its water? ▼
Tewksbury Hospital's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tewksbury Hospital (MA): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma3295001/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Tewksbury Hospital (EPA ID: MA3295001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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