What was found in ZIP 01826
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 | 450 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1871 µg/L — DRACUT WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 25,808 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 940 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1462 µg/L — DRACUT WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 25,808 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 410 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78.62 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 67.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 13.1 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 33.05 µg/L — DRACUT WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 25,808 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.615 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 15.2 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: DRACUT WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 25,808 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.6 µg/L — KENWOOD WATER DISTRICT · 9,620 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 12.045 µg/L — KENWOOD WATER DISTRICT · 9,620 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.9555 µg/L — KENWOOD WATER DISTRICT · 9,620 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.346 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.03 µg/L — KENWOOD WATER DISTRICT · 9,620 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: DRACUT WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 25,808 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.5200 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.57 µg/L — KENWOOD WATER DISTRICT · 9,620 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.395 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0101 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: DRACUT WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT · 25,808 people · 2025 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0063 µg/L — KENWOOD WATER DISTRICT · 9,620 people · 2025 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0047 µg/L — KENWOOD WATER DISTRICT · 9,620 people · 2025 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0045 µg/L — KENWOOD WATER DISTRICT · 9,620 people · 2025 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY · 120,418 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0020 mg/L — KENWOOD WATER DISTRICT · 9,620 people · 2023 | 3/3 | 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 01826
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY | MA | 120,418 |
| DRACUT WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | MA | 25,808 |
| KENWOOD WATER DISTRICT | MA | 9,620 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 01826 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 01826 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 01826. 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 01826?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 01826. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 01826's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Chlorite, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.