Water Quality in Sheffield, MA (01257)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01257.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 36% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

2,348

Population

11

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Mount Everett School

Groundwater 1,042 people served
0 violations

Aquarion Water Company

Groundwater 987 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Berkshire School

All resolved
Groundwater 425 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.33 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Option Institute And Fellowship

Groundwater 101 people served
0 violations

Ashley Falls School

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Sheffield Plastics, Inc.

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Custom Extrusion Inc

Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations

Sheas Pine Tree Inn

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Olifi Properties Llc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Race Brook Lodge

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Alford School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.33 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jun 2024

How Does This Compare?

Sheffield (01257) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.

Fewer violations 36th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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