What was found in ZIP 01474
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5430 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,832 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 35 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,832 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 28.3 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,832 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,832 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,832 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,832 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0016 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,832 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
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 01474
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT | MA | 6,832 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 01474 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 01474 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 01474. 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 01474?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 01474. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 01474's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Barium, Copper, PFOA, Pfhxa, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.