What was found in Fitchburg'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 925 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 371 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 197.5 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 76.21 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.585 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 13 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.65 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.6340 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Fitchburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY | 41,946 |
Frequently asked questions about Fitchburg tap water
Is Fitchburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Fitchburg. 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 Fitchburg?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fitchburg, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fitchburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fitchburg include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.