Machias Town Water District
EPA ID: NY0400344 · 700 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Machias Town Water District (NY0400344): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Past violations at Machias Town Water District total 21, all marked resolved; it supplies 700 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Machias Town Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Machias Town Water District have a median household income of $60,354 and about 6,374 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 60% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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 | Nitrate | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Toluene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Ethylbenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | MCL Violation | 1 | Yes |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA level: 0.015 mg/L (EPA action level for the 90th percentile of a system's tap samples; not a safe level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, distillation, carbon block filter certified for lead reduction (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 | 2026-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records 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.
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How to cite this page
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