Water System Report MA

Town of Avon

EPA ID: MA4018000 ยท 4,777 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Avon (MA4018000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Town of Avon has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 4,777 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,777
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$483K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Avon Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$129,487
Median Household Income
4,753
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
92%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Avon serves a community with a median household income of $129,487 and an estimated 4,753 residents across its service area. Approximately 92% 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

Town of Avon'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Massachusetts

B 2 violations
C 1 violation
B 0 violations
0 violations
D 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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.

System Overview

Town of Avon (EPA ID: MA4018000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 4,777 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 02322 in Avon.

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
0.0014 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Town of Avon (MA4018000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Avon water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Avon 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 Town of Avon serve?

Town of Avon serves approximately 4,777 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Town of Avon get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
4
Latest sample
11/8/2023
Highest analyte
PFOS: 6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOA 5.1 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Town of Avon meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Avon serve?
Town of Avon serves approximately 4,777 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town of Avon's water source?
Town of Avon draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Avon's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Avon's service area?
The Town of Avon service area has a median household income of $129,487. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Avon get its water?
Town of Avon'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.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Avon Water Quality Report, MA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma4018000/
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