FITCHBURG DPW, DIV. OF WATER SUPPLY
High Risk1 PFAS compound(s) exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels
This utility has until 2029 to install treatment under the EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule. In the meantime, a point-of-use filter certified NSF/ANSI 58 for PFOA/PFOS provides reliable interim protection.
3
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
3
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.90ppt | 123% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
MA2097000
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor