Mount St Marys Abbey
EPA ID: MA4350003 · 60 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mount St Marys Abbey (MA4350003): 4 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Mount St Marys Abbey | open status in EPA data: 4 violations | people served: about 60.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mount St Marys Abbey Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Mount St Marys Abbey have a median household income of $142,788 and about 33,067 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mount St Marys Abbey'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
Mount St Marys Abbey (EPA ID: MA4350003) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 60 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 02038 in Franklin.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 8 archived, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| November 10, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2021 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| August 10, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| July 1, 2021 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| May 11, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| April 1, 2021 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| February 10, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2021 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | MCL Violation | 8 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 4 | 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 | 2023-12-31 |
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.
- 02038 - Franklin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Mount St Marys Abbey (MA4350003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount St Marys Abbey water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Mount St Marys Abbey serve?
Mount St Marys Abbey serves approximately 60 people across 1 ZIP code in Massachusetts.
Where does Mount St Marys Abbey get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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