What was found in ZIP 02346
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1570 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TAUNTON WATER DIVISION · 62,165 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2090 µg/L — MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 988 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TAUNTON WATER DIVISION · 62,165 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 220 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 65 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TAUNTON WATER DIVISION · 62,165 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 53.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TAUNTON WATER DIVISION · 62,165 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 51 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TAUNTON WATER DIVISION · 62,165 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TAUNTON WATER DIVISION · 62,165 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.605 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TAUNTON WATER DIVISION · 62,165 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TAUNTON WATER DIVISION · 62,165 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.335 µg/L — MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TAUNTON WATER DIVISION · 62,165 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8.34 µg/L — MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TAUNTON WATER DIVISION · 62,165 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.85 µg/L — MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TAUNTON WATER DIVISION · 62,165 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0110 mg/L — JAKES PATH PWS · 168 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0110 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0100 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY · 15,350 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 02346
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| TAUNTON WATER DIVISION | MA | 62,165 |
| MIDDLEBOROUGH WATER SUPPLY | MA | 15,350 |
| JAKES PATH PWS | MA | 168 |
| NEMASKET HEALTH CARE CENTER | MA | 90 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 02346 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 02346 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 02346. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 02346?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 02346. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 02346's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.