Bourne Water District
EPA ID: MA4036000 · 22,500 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bourne Water District (MA4036000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Bourne Water District posted zero EPA violations serving 22,500 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bourne Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Bourne Water District serves a community with a median household income of $115,368 and an estimated 21,272 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bourne Water District'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Bourne Water District (EPA ID: MA4036000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 22,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (71/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 4 of 6 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0044 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 02532 - Buzzards Bay
- 02534 - Cataumet
- 02553 - Monument Beach
- 02559 - Pocasset
- 02561 - Sagamore
- 02562 - Sagamore Beach
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bourne Water District (MA4036000) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bourne Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bourne Water District 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 Bourne Water District serve?
Bourne Water District serves approximately 22,500 people across 6 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.
Where does Bourne Water District 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.
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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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bourne Water District, MA: Serves 23K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma4036000/
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