What was found in West Boylston'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 | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 78.4 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.35 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.395 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.95 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT · 6,919 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving West Boylston
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WEST BOYLSTON WATER DISTRICT | 6,919 |
Frequently asked questions about West Boylston tap water
Is West Boylston tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving West Boylston. 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 West Boylston?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for West Boylston, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in West Boylston's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in West Boylston include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Barium, Bromoform. 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.