Water System Report MA

Raynham Center Water District

EPA ID: MA4245000 · 10,824 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Raynham Center Water District has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 10,824 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

B · 76
Avg Safety Score
10,824
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$508K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Raynham Center Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$119,550
Median Household Income
15,337
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Raynham Center Water District serves a community with a median household income of $119,550 and an estimated 15,337 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Raynham Center 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Bristol 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Massachusetts

Grafton Water District
10,925 people
C 10 violations
C 0 violations
Athol Dpw Water Division
10,418 people
C 2 violations
C 2 violations
D 6 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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $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

Raynham Center Water District (EPA ID: MA4245000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 10,824 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 02767 in Raynham.

Average Home Safety Score: B (76/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
02767 0.008 mg/L No N/A

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 Raynham Center Water District (MA4245000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raynham Center Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Raynham Center Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Raynham Center Water District serve?

Raynham Center Water District serves approximately 10,824 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Raynham Center Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
508-824-0020
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Address
PO BOX 160, RAYNHAM MA. 02767

Contact information from RAYNHAM CENTER WATER DISTRICT Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: RAYNHAM CENTER WATER DISTRICT Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from RAYNHAM CENTER WATER DISTRICT Consumer Confidence Report:
The overall susceptibility to contamination was rated as high due to the fact there is filling station located in the Gushee Pond-Lake Nip Zone II area.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Multi-stage
Multiple treatment stages — typically coagulation, filtration, and disinfection. Common for surface-water systems requiring removal of particulates, microorganisms, and dissolved organic compounds before disinfection.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Filling stationLivestock operationsWildlifeMiningIndustrial activitySeptic systemsStormwater runoffOil and gas production

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from RAYNHAM CENTER WATER DISTRICT Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
16
Latest sample
8/11/2025
Highest analyte
PFOA: 92 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 92 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFHxA 58.8 ppt
PFPeA 36.3 ppt
PFHpA 29.4 ppt
PFBA 22.6 ppt
PFBS 18.2 ppt

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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PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
PFAS6
Not yet EPA-regulated
18 ppt 20 ppt Below EPA limit
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS)
Not yet EPA-regulated
2.56 ppt No federal limit set
Perfluorhexanoic acid (PFHxA)
Not yet EPA-regulated
6.59 ppt No federal limit set

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by RAYNHAM CENTER WATER DISTRICT.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

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Lead service line replacement plan from RAYNHAM CENTER WATER DISTRICT Consumer Confidence Report:
There are no lead service lines located within the Raynham Center Water District.

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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
0.008 mg/L
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
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 10,824
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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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • monitoring · coliform
    2023-01-09
    On January 9th 2023 at 12:30 PM the Raynham Center Water District had taken a regular monthly coliform sample at the Districts Foutain well (Source #11G). On January 10th the water district was notified by the lab that the sample had a detect of coliform before treatment. The well was immediately removed from service, and after consultation with DEP, the district notified all customers via the towns “Code Red Emergency Notification” system (reverse 911) of the coliform detect. Following the public notification, the district then re-sampled the well with all 5 repeat samples, and on January 12th the lab notified the district and confirmed that all samples were absent for coliform.

Violations record from RAYNHAM CENTER WATER DISTRICT Consumer Confidence Report.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from RAYNHAM CENTER WATER DISTRICT Consumer Confidence Report:
  • Boil water notice issued January 9-10, 2023 due to coliform presence at Fountain well
  • PFAS exceedance in Gushee well field August 2022 with quarterly MMCL of 20 ng/L, corrected by September 2022

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Raynham Center Water District safe to drink?
Raynham Center Water District 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?
Raynham Center Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Raynham Center Water District serve?
Raynham Center Water District serves approximately 10,824 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Raynham Center Water District's water source?
Raynham Center Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Raynham Center Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Raynham Center Water District's service area?
The Raynham Center Water District service area has a median household income of $119,550. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Raynham Center Water District get its water?
Raynham Center 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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