Historical Compliance Records MA

Halifax Water Department

EPA ID: MA4118000 ยท 7,575 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Halifax Water Department (MA4118000): 60 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the tracked period, Halifax Water Department logged 60 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 7,575 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 66
Avg Safety Score
7,575
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
60
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
58
Contaminants Flagged
$443K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$106,851
Median Household Income
7,734
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Halifax Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $106,851 and an estimated 7,734 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Halifax Water Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

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.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Halifax Water Department compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFAS6: 0.02 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Massachusetts

C 32 violations
Norfolk Water Division
7,602 people
D 140 violations
C 2 violations
B 0 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Halifax Water Department (EPA ID: MA4118000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 7,575 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 02338 in Halifax.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (66/100)

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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 60 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 58 archived, 0 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
July 1, 2025 Lead Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Bromate Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Bromoform Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 HAA9 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 PFNA Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Chloramine Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Organic Carbon Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 HAA6Br Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Chlorate Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 3 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No

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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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 Halifax Water Department (MA4118000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Halifax Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Halifax Water Department; its 60 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Halifax Water Department serve?

Halifax Water Department serves approximately 7,575 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Halifax Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
174
Detections
5
Latest sample
1/10/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 5.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 5.7 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 4.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 3.7 ppt 10 ppt Below current 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

Is water from Halifax Water Department safe to drink?
Halifax Water Department has a C safety grade based on 60 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Halifax Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Halifax Water Department serve?
Halifax Water Department serves approximately 7,575 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Halifax Water Department's water source?
Halifax Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Halifax 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 Halifax Water Department's service area?
The Halifax Water Department service area has a median household income of $106,851. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Halifax Water Department get its water?
Halifax Water Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Halifax Water Department (MA): 60 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma4118000/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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