Water System Report MA

Mattapoisett River Valley W.d.

EPA ID: MA4173001 · 29,600 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 29,600 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

29,600
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$672K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$117,308
Median Household Income
6,563
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. serves a community with a median household income of $117,308 and an estimated 6,563 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Mattapoisett River Valley W.d.'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Plymouth County, Massachusetts rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% 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

Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. (EPA ID: MA4173001) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 29,600 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 02739 in Mattapoisett.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage note: This system is not yet in the EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 dataset, so its service area is derived from SDWIS registry metadata (city of record). Given the system serves 29,600 people, the real service area very likely spans additional ZIP codes that aren't reflected below.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. (MA4173001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. serve?

Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. serves approximately 29,600 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. 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
87

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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Lead Service Line Inventory

Utility-reported lead service line presence and tap-sample lead level under federal LCRI requirements:

None reported
Lead Service Lines Reported
Non-detect
Tap Sample Lead Level

Below federal action level (0.015 mg/L)

MassDEP reports utility-level presence flag and tap-sampling without per-line breakdown. Customers should inquire with the utility about service line material at a specific address.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Did not report any required service line types
Population served: 29,600
Reported to Massachusetts

Source: MassDEP LCRR Service Line Inventory · Submitted 2024

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. serve?
Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. serves approximately 29,600 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mattapoisett River Valley W.d.'s water source?
Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mattapoisett River Valley W.d.'s service area?
The Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. service area has a median household income of $117,308. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mattapoisett River Valley W.d. get its water?
Mattapoisett River Valley W.d.'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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