What was found in Westford'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 90 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WESTFORD FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 50 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 90 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTFORD FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 50 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.86 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WESTFORD FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 50 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.28 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WESTFORD FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 50 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTFORD FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 50 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.9800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTFORD FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 50 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.8700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WESTFORD FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 50 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8090 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WESTFORD FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 50 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0063 mg/L 42% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WESTFORD FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 50 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Westford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WESTFORD FIRE DISTRICT 1 | 50 |
Frequently asked questions about Westford tap water
Is Westford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Westford. 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 Westford?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Westford, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Westford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Westford include Copper, Nitrate, TTHM, Lead, Bromodichloromethane. 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.