What was found in Upton'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 | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6160 µg/L — ROCKWOOD MEADOWS · 110 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1180 µg/L — ROCKWOOD MEADOWS · 110 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 30.59 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 28.85 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the city: ROCKWOOD MEADOWS · 110 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 19.7 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 17.815 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: ROCKWOOD MEADOWS · 110 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.3 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.555 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.77 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: ROCKWOOD MEADOWS · 110 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.5300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0110 mg/L 73% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION · 4,420 people · 2026 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Upton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| UPTON DPW WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION | 4,420 |
| ROCKWOOD MEADOWS | 110 |
| COBBLERS CREEK CONDOMINIUMS | 54 |
Frequently asked questions about Upton tap water
Is Upton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Upton. 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 Upton?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Upton, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Upton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Upton include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Copper, 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.