What was found in Pepperell'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 | 1700 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 47.5 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 29.25 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 9.6 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.793 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.935 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.5 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.129 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.8685 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.178 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0114 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION · 9,217 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pepperell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION | 9,217 |
Frequently asked questions about Pepperell tap water
Is Pepperell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Pepperell. 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 Pepperell?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pepperell, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pepperell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pepperell include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.