What was found in East Bridgewater'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2596 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 109 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 35.02 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 29 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.75 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.6950 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT · 14,526 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving East Bridgewater
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPT | 14,526 |
Frequently asked questions about East Bridgewater tap water
Is East Bridgewater tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving East Bridgewater. 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 East Bridgewater?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for East Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in East Bridgewater's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in East Bridgewater include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Copper, Dibromochloromethane. 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.