Peoples Water Service Company

• MA

  Manganese

  Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.

  59.000 ppb

  EPA limit 50.000 ppb
• ME

  Mercury

  Mercury is a toxic metal from industrial pollution and fossil fuel burning. It accumulates in fish and can damage the nervous system, especially in children and fetuses.

  2.300 ppb

  EPA limit 2.000 ppb
• PF

  Pfbs

  PFBS is a man-made chemical used in manufacturing and firefighting foams. It persists in the environment and accumulates in the body, potentially causing liver and thyroid problems.

  2160.000 ppt

  EU Drinking Water Directive limit 100.000 ppt
• PF

  Pfhpa

  Pfhpa is a synthetic chemical in the PFAS family, used in firefighting foams and industrial processes. It persists in the environment and accumulates in the human body over time.

  0.560 ppb

  EU Drinking Water Directive limit 0.100 ppb
• PF

  Pfhxa

  1.520 ppb

  EU Drinking Water Directive limit 0.100 ppb