Machias Town Water District
EPA ID: NY0400344 · 700 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Machias Town Water District (NY0400344): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. In the five-year tracking period, Machias Town Water District filed 21 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 700 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Machias Town Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Machias Town Water District serves a community with a median household income of $60,354 and an estimated 6,374 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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?
Machias Town 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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Machias Town Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Machias Town Water District (EPA ID: NY0400344) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 700 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Lead | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | HAA9 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Bromate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Chlorate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Chloramine | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | Yes |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Tribromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0017 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 1 (High 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 NY 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 Machias Town Water District (NY0400344) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Machias Town Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Machias Town Water District; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Machias Town Water District serve?
Machias Town Water District serves approximately 700 people across 3 ZIP codes in New York.
Where does Machias Town Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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