What was found in Chicopee's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 143.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) · 55,560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 67.865 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) · 55,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 60.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) · 55,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.905 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) · 55,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 42.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) · 55,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) · 55,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.163 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) · 55,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.1 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) · 55,560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) · 55,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) · 55,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) · 55,560 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chicopee
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHICOPEE WATER DEPT (MWRA) | 55,560 |
Frequently asked questions about Chicopee tap water
Is Chicopee tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Chicopee. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Chicopee?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Chicopee, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chicopee's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chicopee include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.