What was found in Groveland'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 | 1320 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GROVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,508 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 965 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GROVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,508 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 44.65 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GROVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,508 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 32.463 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GROVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,508 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 14.525 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GROVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,508 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GROVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,508 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GROVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,508 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GROVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,508 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GROVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,508 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GROVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,508 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Groveland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GROVELAND WATER DEPARTMENT | 6,508 |
Frequently asked questions about Groveland tap water
Is Groveland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Groveland. 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 Groveland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Groveland, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Groveland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Groveland include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium. 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.