What was found in Uxbridge'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 | 1400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 41.47 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 37.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32.1 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 30.9 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18.6 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION · 11,612 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Uxbridge
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| UXBRIDGE DPW, WATER DIVISION | 11,612 |
Frequently asked questions about Uxbridge tap water
Is Uxbridge tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Uxbridge. 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 Uxbridge?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Uxbridge, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Uxbridge's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Uxbridge include Nitrate, TTHM, Gross Beta Particle Activity, Barium, Copper. 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.