What was found in Lanesborough'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 | 1275 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT · 2,342 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.9 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: GREYLOCK ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION · 25 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT · 2,342 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0029 mg/L — GREYLOCK ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION · 25 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lanesborough
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LANESBOROUGH FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT | 2,342 |
| GREYLOCK ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Lanesborough tap water
Is Lanesborough tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 3 contaminants in the water serving Lanesborough. 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 Lanesborough?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lanesborough, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lanesborough's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lanesborough include Nitrate, Combined Uranium, Lead. 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.