Munimetric Water System Profile

Avon Water Department, MA

Drinking Water Infrastructure Profile

Munimetric drinking water infrastructure profile for Avon Water Department, MA, Massachusetts, including MISI stress score, active signals, fiscal pressure, and peer comparison. This profile highlights what is happening and why it matters using water-system, fiscal, capital, and signal context.

Avon Water Department, MA has a MISI infrastructure stress score of 52.6/100 in the Fragile band as of 2026-05-19. Public records show groundwater sourcing, PFAS monitoring context, lead and copper compliance context and approximately 4,777 residents served. Updated May 2026.

FragileScore date May 19, 2026Methodology v0.1.2

State context

Current market shown in covered state context. Tile size reflects population served; color reflects stress band.

52.6Headline composite
FragileBand
97%Confidence
~5KPop. served
P100Peer percentile
15Active signals

Current headline composite

Component of current headline composite

Infrastructure Stress42.4 / 100

Physical, compliance, and capital-execution pressure reflected in the blended headline composite.

Socioeconomic Stress10.2 / 100

Affordability, demand-base, and parent-government fiscal pressure reflected in the blended headline composite.

Observability Stress0.0 / 100

Staleness, disclosure freshness, and reporting-visibility effects reflected in the blended headline composite.

52.6/100 headline compositeFragile97% confidencedrinking_water::community_water_system::under_25k::ground_water~5K people served

Monitoring context stored

Water Quality & Supply Context

Public-record context for this system. Stored monitoring and compliance records only. Does not change MISI.

Public records
Records presentMAPWSID MA4018000.
Recent violations
80 records74 MRGround Water Rule, Consumer Confidence Rule +3
Enforcement records
22 recordsStored public enforcement rows.
PFAS monitoring records
4 detections0.01Stored PFAS monitoring records list 120 samples and 4 detections.
Lead/copper monitoring records
1 record13 samplesStored lead/copper records list 1 open LCR violation and 0 action-level records.
Source / supply context
GroundwaterIdentity4,777 served; Dec 31, 2025.

Executive context

What the Data Suggests

Avon Water Department, MA is a smaller community water system, serving approximately 4,777 residents. The current reading places the system in a zone of moderate-to-elevated stress that goes beyond normal operating variation.

The score is being driven mainly by Operational Stress, which is at the top of its range in the model, with Capex Pressure adding another heavy layer of pressure. That combination suggests strain is showing up across core system functions, not just one isolated dimension.

9 active stress signals are attached to this system, including 4 at high severity. That signal mix points to a system where several warning indicators are firing at once, not just one extreme outlier.

Within Community · < 25k · Ground, this system ranks around the 100th percentile on measured stress, placing it near the top of peer-group stress.

Recent observations suggest the system has been relatively steady rather than sharply improving or deteriorating — the current picture looks more like persistent underlying pressure than a sudden shift.

This summary is based on structured, source-backed public data and is intended for research and monitoring only. It is not investment advice, a credit opinion, or municipal advisory guidance.

Analytical posture

Market Stress Analytics

Family Contribution

MISI family contributions for this market.

Operational StressOperational Stress: 20.0 / 20.020.0Capex PressureCapex Pressure: 20.0 / 20.020.0Revenue FragilityRevenue Fragility: 10.2 / 20.010.2Governance RiskGovernance Risk: 2.4 / 20.02.4Rate ConstraintRate Constraint: 0.0 / 20.00.0

Peer Position

Where Avon Water Department sits within its peer cohort.

0%25%50%75%100%52.6drinking_water::community_water_system::under_25k::ground_water · 3486 systems · 100th percentileLess stressMore stress
Income ErosionIncome Erosion: 15.2% weight — Available 15.2%Compliance EscalationCompliance Escalation: 9.1% weight — Available 9.1%Infrastructure Capit…Infrastructure Capital Gap: 9.1% weight — Available 9.1%Population Served De…Population Served Decline: 7.6% weight — Available 7.6%Housing Market Weakn…Housing Market Weakness: 7.6% weight — Available 7.6%Parent-Government Fi…Parent-Government Fiscal Stress: 7.6% weight — Available 7.6%Monitoring / Reporti…Monitoring / Reporting Failures: 6.1% weight — Available 6.1%Climate Hazard Expos…Climate Hazard Exposure: 6.1% weight — Available 6.1%Lead & Copper Rule R…Lead & Copper Rule Risk: 6.1% weight — Available 6.1%PFAS Contamination R…PFAS Contamination Risk: 6.1% weight — Available 6.1%SRF Dependence SpikeSRF Dependence Spike: 6.1% weight — Available 6.1%Utility Data StalenessUtility Data Staleness: 4.5% weight — Available 4.5%High-AGI Out-MigrationHigh-AGI Out-Migration: 3.0% weight — Available 3.0%Formal Enforcement O…Formal Enforcement Obligations: 3.0% weight — Available 3.0%Rapid Score Deterior…Rapid Score Deterioration: 3.0% weight — Available 3.0%
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Score History

Latest

52.6

Trend

+45.6

Observations

41

Mar 24, 2026 · 7.0Mar 25, 2026 · 7.0Mar 29, 2026 · 7.0Apr 2, 2026 · 19.0Apr 3, 2026 · 31.0Apr 3, 2026 · 34.0Apr 4, 2026 · 34.0Apr 5, 2026 · 34.0Apr 5, 2026 · 34.0Apr 6, 2026 · 54.0Apr 7, 2026 · 54.0Apr 8, 2026 · 54.0Apr 9, 2026 · 54.0Apr 10, 2026 · 54.0Apr 13, 2026 · 54.0Apr 14, 2026 · 54.0Apr 18, 2026 · 54.0Apr 19, 2026 · 54.0Apr 21, 2026 · 54.0Apr 22, 2026 · 54.0Apr 23, 2026 · 54.0Apr 24, 2026 · 54.0Apr 25, 2026 · 54.0Apr 26, 2026 · 51.6Apr 26, 2026 · 54.0Apr 27, 2026 · 51.6Apr 28, 2026 · 51.6Apr 29, 2026 · 51.6Apr 30, 2026 · 51.6May 1, 2026 · 51.6May 2, 2026 · 52.6May 3, 2026 · 52.6May 4, 2026 · 52.6May 5, 2026 · 52.6May 6, 2026 · 52.6May 7, 2026 · 52.6May 8, 2026 · 52.6May 9, 2026 · 52.6May 10, 2026 · 52.6May 17, 2026 · 52.6May 19, 2026 · 52.6Mar 24, 2026May 19, 2026

Structural Indicators

Operational Stress20.0 / 20.0

Operational Stress totals 20.000 points, led by compliance escalation.

Capex Pressure20.0 / 20.0

Capex Pressure totals 20.000 points, led by infrastructure capital gap.

Revenue Fragility10.2 / 20.0

Revenue Fragility totals 10.155 points, led by housing market weakness.

Rate Constraint0.0 / 20.0

Rate Constraint totals 0.000 points with no triggered factors.

Governance Risk2.4 / 20.0

Governance Risk totals 2.419 points, led by rapid score deterioration.

Stress movement

Diagnostics

Diagnostics & Movement

Compact status for confidence, data coverage, disclosure freshness, and stored score movement. Detailed diagnostic history remains available below.

Confidence

97%

Confidence is mainly capped by document freshness.

Factor coverage

Complete

All tracked confidence factors are currently available.

Disclosure freshness

Not available

No attached disclosure document has a usable reference date.

Latest movement

flat 0.0

Compared with May 17, 2026.

Last material movement

+0.9

Recorded May 2, 2026.

History

41 observations stored

Latest stored observation May 19, 2026.

Show detailed diagnostic history

Expanded stress diagnostics

Open detailed contribution diagnostics

No detailed factor diagnostics are stored for this profile snapshot.

Confidence summary

Confidence is mainly capped by document freshness.

Missing factor coverage

No factor gaps are recorded on the latest stored score.

Disclosure freshness diagnostics

0 attached local documents · 0 structured facts

No attached disclosure document has a usable reference date.

Latest reference Not available · stale after Not available

Score movement

flat 0.0

Previous run May 17, 2026

May 19, 2026

Score 52.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

May 17, 2026

Score 52.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

May 10, 2026

Score 52.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

May 9, 2026

Score 52.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

May 8, 2026

Score 52.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

May 7, 2026

Score 52.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

May 6, 2026

Score 52.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

May 5, 2026

Score 52.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

May 4, 2026

Score 52.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

May 3, 2026

Score 52.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

May 2, 2026

Score 52.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.9

May 1, 2026

Score 51.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 30, 2026

Score 51.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 29, 2026

Score 51.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 28, 2026

Score 51.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 27, 2026

Score 51.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 26, 2026

Score 51.6 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run -2.4

Apr 26, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 25, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 24, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 23, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 22, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 21, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 19, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 18, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 14, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 13, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 10, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 9, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 8, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 7, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 6, 2026

Score 54.0 in band fragile. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 20.0

Apr 5, 2026

Score 34.0 in band watch. Confidence 84%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 5, 2026

Score 34.0 in band watch. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Apr 4, 2026

Score 34.0 in band watch. Confidence 97%.

Delta vs prior run 3.0

Apr 3, 2026

Score 31.0 in band watch. Confidence 93%.

Delta vs prior run -3.0

Apr 3, 2026

Score 34.0 in band watch. Confidence 93%.

Delta vs prior run 15.0

Apr 2, 2026

Score 19.0 in band stable. Confidence 93%.

Delta vs prior run 12.0

Mar 29, 2026

Score 7.0 in band stable. Confidence 84%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Mar 25, 2026

Score 7.0 in band stable. Confidence 84%.

Delta vs prior run 0.0

Mar 24, 2026

Score 7.0 in band stable. Confidence 76%.

Signals

Signal Timeline

MaterialactiveNot availableRank #1

Signal
current drought severity
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Active
SignificantactiveNot availableRank #2

Signal
high agi outmigration
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Active
MaterialactiveNot availableRank #3

Signal
pfas contamination risk
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Active
MaterialactiveNot availableRank #4

Signal
lead copper rule risk
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Active
MaterialresolvedNot availableRank #5

Signal
current drought severity
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Apr 10, 2026
SignificantactiveNot availableRank #6

Signal
climate hazard exposure
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Active
SignificantresolvedNot availableRank #7

Signal
high agi outmigration
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Apr 7, 2026
MaterialresolvedNot availableRank #8

Signal
pfas contamination risk
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Apr 7, 2026
MaterialresolvedNot availableRank #9

Signal
lead copper rule risk
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Apr 7, 2026
MaterialresolvedNot availableRank #10

Signal
current drought severity
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Apr 7, 2026
SignificantresolvedNot availableRank #11

Signal
climate hazard exposure
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Apr 7, 2026
MaterialactiveNot availableRank #12

Signal
Rapid Score Deterioration
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Active
SignificantactiveNot availableRank #13

Signal
Compliance Escalation
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Active
SignificantactiveNot availableRank #14

Signal
Infrastructure Capital Gap
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Active
MaterialactiveNot availableRank #15

Signal
Housing Market Weakness
Score impact
Not available
Resolved
Active

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About Avon Water Department, MA

Avon Water Department, MA is a community drinking-water system in Massachusetts that Munimetric monitors for infrastructure stress. The current MISI score of 52.6 out of 100 places this system in the fragile stress band as of 2026-05-19. The MISI composite reflects five structural risk families: Operational Stress, Capex Pressure, Revenue Fragility, Rate Constraint, and Governance Risk. Higher scores indicate more structural stress.

Data is assembled from EPA SDWA compliance records, American Community Survey demographic and economic indicators, FEMA National Risk Index hazard exposure data, state-reported financial disclosures, and stored public-record water quality context where available. This system serves approximately 4,777 people. The system has 80 recorded compliance violations in the SDWA record. Munimetric does not fabricate data where public records are unavailable. This profile is for structural monitoring and research—not a current-condition determination or credit rating. Updated May 2026.

What is the Munimetric score for Avon Water Department, MA?
The current Munimetric Infrastructure Stress Index (MISI) score for Avon Water Department, MA is 52.6 out of 100, placing this system in the fragile stress band. MISI is a composite of five structural risk families. Higher values indicate more stress. The score is deterministic, source-backed, and updated as new data becomes available.
Does Avon Water Department, MA show signs of drinking-water infrastructure stress?
Munimetric monitors structural stress indicators for Avon Water Department, MA across operational conditions, capital needs, revenue stability, rate affordability, and governance quality. The current MISI score and active signals shown in this profile reflect the latest available evidence from EPA, ACS, FEMA NRI, and state financial disclosures.
Does Munimetric rate current tap-water conditions for Avon Water Department, MA?
No. Munimetric is not a water testing service and does not make current-condition determinations. This profile tracks structural conditions: compliance posture, financial pressure, infrastructure stress, and governance quality. For current water quality testing results, consult the system's Consumer Confidence Report or contact the local water utility.
Has Avon Water Department, MA had a boil water advisory?
Munimetric does not track real-time boil water advisories. For current advisory status, contact your local water utility or state drinking water program. This profile tracks structural risk indicators and compliance history that provide long-term context around system reliability.
Are lead pipes or corrosion risk a concern in Avon Water Department, MA?
Where EPA SDWA compliance data includes lead and copper rule monitoring, violations, or enforcement actions, that information feeds into the Operational Stress component of the MISI score. Munimetric does not fabricate lead pipe data where public records are silent.
Does Munimetric include PFAS monitoring context for Avon Water Department, MA?
Where stored public records include UCMR or contaminant-monitoring summaries, Munimetric displays PFAS monitoring context as public-record evidence. Missing PFAS summaries are treated as missing records, not as non-detections. This context does not change MISI by itself.
What source-water context is available for Avon Water Department, MA?
Munimetric displays stored source-water and supply context where public drinking-water identity records are available. Source-water context helps explain treatment and supply exposure, but missing source records remain explicit rather than inferred.
Why might water rates be increasing in Avon Water Department, MA?
Rate pressure can reflect capital investment needs, a declining customer base, revenue fragility, affordability constraints, or parent-government fiscal stress. The Rate Constraint and Revenue Fragility score families specifically measure these pressures where data is available from public financial disclosures.
What does the MISI score mean for Avon Water Department, MA?
The MISI score (52.6/100) is a composite measure of structural risk across five families: Operational Stress, Capex Pressure, Revenue Fragility, Rate Constraint, and Governance Risk. The headline remains a blended structural stress composite rather than a pure physical-condition index. The current methodology also downweights factors that are nearly universal or very rare in the frozen national reference population, so one common contextual factor does not dominate the headline by itself. Higher scores indicate more structural stress. It is deterministic and source-backed, not a credit rating.