Current Health-Based Noncompliance MA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

South Meadow Village

EPA ID: MA4052001 · 750 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for South Meadow Village (MA4052001): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, South Meadow Village has 1 violation listed as open; the utility serves approximately 750 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 58
Avg Safety Score
750
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$410K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Meadow Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$78,955
Median Household Income
11,645
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
10%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with South Meadow Village have a median household income of $78,955 and about 11,645 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

South Meadow Village'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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. 8 detections recorded. 2 detections are 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $900

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 $900 (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

South Meadow Village (EPA ID: MA4052001) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 750 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 02330 in Carver.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (58/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 1 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, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Addressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 South Meadow Village (MA4052001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Meadow Village water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for South Meadow Village. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does South Meadow Village serve?

South Meadow Village serves approximately 750 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does South Meadow Village get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from South Meadow Village safe to drink? ▼
South Meadow Village has 1 recorded violation since 2021. The C shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, 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 South Meadow Village serve? ▼
South Meadow Village serves approximately 750 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is South Meadow Village's water source? ▼
South Meadow Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Meadow Village's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 South Meadow Village? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to South Meadow Village have a median household income of $78,955 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Meadow Village get its water? ▼
South Meadow Village'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.). South Meadow Village (MA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma4052001/
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What You Can Do

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3

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