Wrentham Developmental Center
EPA ID: MA4350001 · 937 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Wrentham Developmental Center (MA4350001): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Wrentham Developmental Center's EPA record lists 9 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 937 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wrentham Developmental Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Wrentham Developmental Center have a median household income of $147,930 and about 12,305 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wrentham Developmental Center'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.
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
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 5 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Wrentham Developmental Center (EPA ID: MA4350001) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 937 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 02093 in Wrentham.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 6, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 14, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 6, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 5, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 12, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 11, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MCL Violation, Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 02093 - Wrentham
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Wrentham Developmental Center (MA4350001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wrentham Developmental Center water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Wrentham Developmental Center; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Wrentham Developmental Center serve?
Wrentham Developmental Center serves approximately 937 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does Wrentham Developmental Center get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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