What was found in ZIP 02740
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1230 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 106 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 63.35 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.34 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 39.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8.86 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1.1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0041 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI · 101,079 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
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 02740
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI | MA | 101,079 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 02740 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 02740 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 02740. 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 02740?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 02740. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 02740's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.