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3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS
Amherst, MA Water Quality Report
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-03-16
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-03-16
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ZIP Codes
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Water Systems
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ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Amherst, Massachusetts, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 39,263 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations documented.
Water Sources
Amherst water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Amherst
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | — | 3 | 3 | AMHERST DPW WATER DIVISION |
All ZIP Codes in Amherst
- 01002 — 3 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.