What was found in ZIP 01462
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 925 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 197.5 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 800 µg/L — LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT · 7,219 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 371 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 76.21 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.585 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 13 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 15.25 µg/L — LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT · 7,219 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.65 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT · 7,219 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.6340 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0051 µg/L — LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT · 7,219 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2026 | 2/2 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0045 µg/L — LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT · 7,219 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY · 41,946 people · 2024 | 2/2 | 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.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 01462
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY | MA | 41,946 |
| LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT | MA | 7,219 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 01462 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 01462 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 01462. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 01462?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 01462. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 01462's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.