What was found in Sharon'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 | 4413 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 859 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 21.47 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.55 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0290 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHARON WATER DEPT · 16,846 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sharon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SHARON WATER DEPT | 16,846 |
Frequently asked questions about Sharon tap water
Is Sharon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Sharon. 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 Sharon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sharon, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sharon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sharon include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane, Bromodichloromethane. 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.