Uxbridge Dpw, Water Division
Uxbridge, MA
MA2304000
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- GR
Gross Beta Particle Activity
Gross Beta Particle Activity measures radioactivity from beta-emitting particles in water. Sources include nuclear facilities and certain minerals. It increases cancer risk.
- 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.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
1,1-Dichloroethane
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 0.008 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 50.000 ppb |
1,4-Dioxane
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 0.018 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.350 ppb |
Barium
13 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.026 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromodichloromethane
28 detections
| Avg Result: | 5.204 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Bromoform
21 detections
| Avg Result: | 1.757 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chlorate
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 4.500 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 210.000 ppb |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 11.3K
- Groundwater
- Worcester County
- Data from 2014-2019
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