North Carver Water District
EPA ID: MA4052072 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North Carver Water District (MA4052072): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. 3 open EPA findings remain on record at North Carver Water District - the utility supplies approximately 300 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for North Carver Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The North Carver Water District serves a community with a median household income of $78,955 and an estimated 11,645 residents across its service area. 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?
North Carver 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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How North Carver Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
North Carver Water District (EPA ID: MA4052072) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 02330 in Carver.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 2 archived, 1 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 11, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 11, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
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 | 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.
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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.
- 02330 - Carver
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for North Carver Water District (MA4052072) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Carver Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for North Carver Water District. 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 North Carver Water District serve?
North Carver Water District serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does North Carver Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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