What was found in Scituate's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4600 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4600 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1180 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 934 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 97 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 89.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 72 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 70 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 64.6 µg/L 431% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 61 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 46 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 17 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.1000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0270 mg/L 180% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0083 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Scituate
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KENT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 94,107 |
| SCITUATE HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL | 1,426 |
| JEMP 1 LLC | 28 |
Frequently asked questions about Scituate tap water
Is Scituate tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Scituate. 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 Scituate?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Scituate, Rhode Island to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Scituate's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Scituate include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found 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.