What was found in Danvers's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2975 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 824.5 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 77.655 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 68.4 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58.485 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 32.825 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.988 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.2 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 2.2 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9400 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.7870 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0047 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DANVERS WATER DEPT. · 28,087 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Danvers
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DANVERS WATER DEPT. | 28,087 |
Frequently asked questions about Danvers tap water
Is Danvers tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Danvers. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Danvers?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Danvers, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Danvers's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Danvers include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Barium, Chloroform. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.