Monitoring Violations MA

Mwra

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EPA ID: MA6000000 · 2,660,000 people served · 47 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mwra (MA6000000): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. EPA compliance records for Mwra show 2 unresolved violations - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 2,660,000 people.

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

A · 91

Avg Safety Score

2,660,000

People Served

ZIP Codes Served

Violations (5yr)

Surface Water

Water Source

0.0059 mg/L

Max Lead Level

Zone 3

Radon Risk · Low

Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Demographics

$92,079

Median Household Income

459,742

Service Area Population

46%

Disadvantaged Population

40th

Poverty Percentile

40th

Energy Burden Percentile

74%

Pre-1986 Housing

The Mwra serves a community with a median household income of $92,079 and an estimated 459,742 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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?

Surface Water

Mwra's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk

Source Contamination Risk

40th

Wastewater Discharge Proximity

50th

Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

88 yr

Avg Pipe Age

Galvanized Steel or Lead

Pipe Material

7 yr

Est. Remaining Life

Moderate Wear

Decay Status

Installed 93% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mwra compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance

Flood Insurance $1,350

Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years

$2,500

10 years

$5,000

20 years

$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,350 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Mwra (EPA ID: MA6000000) is a community water system in Massachusetts that serves approximately 2,660,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 47 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (91/100)

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

Violation History

3 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date	Contaminant	Type	Status
September 1, 2024	Consumer Confidence Report Rule	Monitoring	Unresolved
August 11, 2024	Consumer Confidence Report Rule	Monitoring	Resolved
July 1, 2024	Consumer Confidence Report Rule	Monitoring	Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant	Category	Violations	Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule	Reporting Failure	3	No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code	Lead Level	Exceeds Limit	Sample Date
02112	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02117	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02123	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02196	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02201	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02203	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02204	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02206	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02211	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02212	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02216	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02217	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02222	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02241	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02266	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02283	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02284	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02293	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02295	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A
02297	0.0059 mg/L	No	N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

This system serves 47 ZIP codes:

02108 · 02109 · 02110 · 02111 · 02112 02113 · 02114 · 02115 · 02116 · 02117 02118 · 02119 · 02120 · 02121 · 02122 02123 · 02125 · 02127 · 02128 · 02129 02130 · 02133 · 02150 · 02163 · 02196 02199 · 02201 · 02203 · 02204 · 02205 02206 · 02210 · 02211 · 02212 · 02215 02216 · 02217 · 02222 · 02241 · 02266 02283 · 02284 · 02293 · 02295 · 02297 02298 · 02447

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mwra (MA6000000) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mwra water safe to drink?

Mwra has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Mwra serve?

Mwra serves approximately 2,660,000 people across 47 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.

Where does Mwra get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)

Every community water system is required to provide an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to customers. The most recent report is from 2024.

Find your CCR on EPA.gov →

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

0.0108 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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.

Population served: 2,660,000

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

Is water from Mwra safe to drink? ▼

Mwra earns a A safety grade with 3 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.

What contaminants are in Mwra's water? ▼

Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.

Should I use a water filter? ▼

Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.

How many people does Mwra serve? ▼

Mwra serves approximately 2,660,000 people with drinking water across 47 ZIP codes.

What is Mwra's water source? ▼

Mwra draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.

Is there lead in Mwra's water? ▼

The maximum detected lead level is 0.0059 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.

What is the demographic profile of Mwra's service area? ▼

The Mwra service area has a median household income of $92,079. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.

Where does Mwra get its water? ▼

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Mwra (MA): 3 EPA Violations - 91/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ma6000000/

BibTeX

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  title  = {{Mwra (MA): 3 EPA Violations - 91/100 (2026)}},
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Data as of April 2026.

What You Can Do

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