Burlington Water Dept
Burlington, MA
MA3048000
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- CH
Chlorate
Chlorate forms when chlorine-based disinfectants react with water. It's a byproduct of water treatment that can interfere with thyroid function, especially in infants and pregnant women.
- TR
Trichloroethylene
Trichloroethylene is an industrial solvent used in metal degreasing and dry cleaning. It enters water through industrial discharge and can cause liver and kidney damage.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
2 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.014 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 200.000 ppb |
1,1-Dichloroethylene
78 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.479 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 7.000 ppb |
1,4-Dioxane
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 0.029 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.350 ppb |
Arsenic
2 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.250 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Barium
7 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.032 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromodichloromethane
203 detections
| Avg Result: | 12.477 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 26.2K
- Surface Water
- Middlesex County
- Data from 2014-2024
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