What was found in Salisbury'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 | 1721.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 138.04 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 42 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 34.455 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 28.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.195 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0080 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SALISBURY WATER DIVISION · 9,334 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Salisbury
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SALISBURY WATER DIVISION | 9,334 |
Frequently asked questions about Salisbury tap water
Is Salisbury tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Salisbury. 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 Salisbury?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Salisbury, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Salisbury's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Salisbury include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Barium, 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.