Current Noncompliance MA

Tisbury Water Works

EPA ID: MA4296000 ยท 6,082 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Tisbury Water Works (MA4296000): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Tisbury Water Works | open status in EPA data: 1 violation | people served: about 6,082.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 82
Avg Safety Score
6,082
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
15
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0072 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
15
Contaminants Flagged
$911K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tisbury Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: B

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$93,615
Median Household Income
8,829
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Tisbury Water Works have a median household income of $93,615 and about 8,829 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% 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

Tisbury Water Works's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Marion Water Division
6,119 people
B 1 violation
C 4 violations
D 0 violations
D 0 violations
D 1 violation

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Tisbury Water Works (EPA ID: MA4296000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 6,082 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 02568 in Vineyard Haven.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (82/100)

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

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 14 archived, 1 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, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
April 1, 2022 Arsenic Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Mercury Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 CYANIDE Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Barium Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Cadmium Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Chromium Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Antimony, Total Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Beryllium, Total Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Fluoride Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Thallium, Total Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 CYANIDE Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Asbestos Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Fluoride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Nitrate Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Barium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Cadmium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Beryllium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Thallium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Asbestos Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0072 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Tisbury Water Works (MA4296000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tisbury Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Tisbury Water Works serve?

Tisbury Water Works serves approximately 6,082 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.

Where does Tisbury Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
174

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Tisbury Water Works safe to drink? ▼
Tisbury Water Works has 15 recorded violations since 2021. The B shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 15 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Tisbury Water Works serve? ▼
Tisbury Water Works serves approximately 6,082 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Tisbury Water Works's water source? ▼
Tisbury Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Tisbury Water Works's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0072 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Tisbury Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Tisbury Water Works have a median household income of $93,615 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Tisbury Water Works get its water? ▼
Tisbury Water Works's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tisbury Water Works (MA): 15 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma4296000/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Tisbury Water Works (EPA ID: MA4296000) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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