What was found in ZIP 02559
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2740 µg/L 211% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 790 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 110 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 16 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 3.56 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3.02 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2.1 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.2 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.0930 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0044 mg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/2 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | 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 single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 02559
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| UPPER CAPE REGIONAL WATER COOPERATIVE | MA | 56,250 |
| BOURNE WATER DISTRICT | MA | 22,500 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 02559 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 02559 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 02559. 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 02559?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 02559. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 02559's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.