What was found in Templeton'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 | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1060 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 22.8 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.19 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.5675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.0025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.73 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.456 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.9920 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.7375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1000 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT · 6,159 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Templeton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TEMPLETON MUNIC. LIGHT AND WATER PLANT | 6,159 |
Frequently asked questions about Templeton tap water
Is Templeton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Templeton. 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 Templeton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Templeton, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Templeton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Templeton include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane. 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.