What was found in Fall River'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1170 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 89.195 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 72.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 70 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 32.77 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.15 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.905 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0120 mg/L 80% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT · 94,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fall River
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT | 94,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Fall River tap water
Is Fall River tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Fall River. 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 Fall River?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fall River, Massachusetts to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fall River's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fall River include Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.