What was found in Hopedale'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 | 970 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 164 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 64 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.7 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 35.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.75 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 13.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.262 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0026 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,017 people · 2027 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hopedale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOPEDALE WATER DEPARTMENT | 6,017 |
Frequently asked questions about Hopedale tap water
Is Hopedale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Hopedale. 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 Hopedale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hopedale, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hopedale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hopedale include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.