What was found in Wayland'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 | 3700 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 902 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 46 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 45.86 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 34.75 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18.02 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.991 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.162 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 3.19 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.6295 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.6165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.584 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.1200 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0090 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfhpa | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 14,096 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Wayland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAYLAND WATER DEPARTMENT | 14,096 |
Frequently asked questions about Wayland tap water
Is Wayland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Wayland. 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 Wayland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wayland, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wayland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wayland include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, 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.