Water System Report MA

Edgartown Water Department

EPA ID: MA4089000 ยท 8,027 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Edgartown Water Department (MA4089000): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Edgartown Water Department - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 8,027 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
8,027
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.2M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Edgartown Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$89,710
Median Household Income
5,212
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Edgartown Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $89,710 and an estimated 5,212 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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

Edgartown Water Department'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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

Edgartown Water Department (EPA ID: MA4089000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 8,027 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 02539 in Edgartown.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

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

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
0.006 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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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 Edgartown Water Department (MA4089000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgartown Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Edgartown Water Department 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 Edgartown Water Department serve?

Edgartown Water Department serves approximately 8,027 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Edgartown Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
290

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

Is water from Edgartown Water Department safe to drink?
Edgartown Water Department earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Edgartown Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Edgartown Water Department serve?
Edgartown Water Department serves approximately 8,027 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Edgartown Water Department's water source?
Edgartown Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Edgartown Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Edgartown Water Department's service area?
The Edgartown Water Department service area has a median household income of $89,710. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Edgartown Water Department get its water?
Edgartown Water Department'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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