SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT
MA · PWS ID MA3258000 · Community water system
31
contaminants tested
3
detected
44,480
people served
PFAS detected
“Forever chemicals” from UCMR-5 — the only fresh nationwide measurements (2023–2025).
| Contaminant | Max | Detection rate | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFPeA | 0.0042 ug/L | 3/4 | 2025 |
| PFHxA | 0.0037 ug/L | 2/4 | 2025 |
Other contaminants detected
| Contaminant | Max | Detection rate | Source | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD SUMMARY | 0.0050 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR | 2008 |
28 contaminants tested, none detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS4:2 FTS6:2 FTS8:2 FTS9Cl-PF3ONSADONAHFPO-DANEtFOSAANFDHANMeFOSAAPFBAPFBSPFDAPFDoAPFEESAPFHpAPFHpSPFHxSPFMBAPFMPAPFNAPFOAPFOSPFPeSPFTAPFTrDAPFUnAlithium
Areas served
SALEM