Ipswich DPU Water Dept. (MA) Water Quality

Ipswich DPU Water Dept. is a large public water system in EPA region 1 that provides tap water for the 01938 zip codes. It has 16 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 19.854 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 657 µg/L. Some (4 of 14 or 29%) of the latest water samples showed levels of Manganese that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. There were 2 contamintants found in the Ipswich DPU Water Dept. water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (14)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (14)

1,3-butadiene (14)

1,4-dioxane (14)

1-butanol (14)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (12)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (16)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (16)

2-methoxyethanol (14)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (14)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (16)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (12)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (13)

anatoxin-a (7)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (14)

bromomethane (14)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (14)

chlorate (28)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (14)

chloromethane (14)

chlorpyrifos (13)

chromium (28)

chromium-6 (28)

cobalt (28)

cylindrospermopsin (7)

dimethipin (13)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (15)

ethoprop (13)

Germanium (14)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (12)

lithium (12)

Manganese (14)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (16)

molinate (16)

molybdenum (28)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

nitrobenzene (16)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (12)

o-toluidine (14)

oxyfluorfen (13)

perchlorate (16)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (12)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (12)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (12)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (26)

perfluorobutanoic acid (12)

perfluorodecanoic acid (12)

perfluorododecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (26)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (26)

perfluorohexanoic acid (12)

perfluorononanoic acid (26)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (26)

perfluorooctanoic acid (26)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoropentanoic acid (12)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (12)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (12)

profenofos (13)

quinoline (14)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (16)

strontium (28)

tebuconazole (13)

terbacil (16)

total microcystins (7)

Total Permethrin (13)

tribufos (13)

vanadium (28)

Sampling Facilities

Mile Lane GP Well
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Winthrop GP Wells #2 & 3
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Essex Road GP Well
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Fellows Road GP Well
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Browns GP Well
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Stage 2 DBPR
Multiple Sources (MX)

Richdale's MarketDistribution System (DS)
Utilities BuildingDistribution System (DS)
Jeffrey's NeckDistribution System (DS)
Shaw's MarketDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for WTPMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Distribution System - GW
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for Mile Lane GP WellMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Browns GP WellMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Winthrop GP Wells #2 & 3Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Essex Road GP WellMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Fellows Road GP WellMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Winthrop GP Well #1 & Tubular Wells
Ground Water (GW)

Winthrop GP Well #1 & Tubular WellsEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

MILE LANE GP WELL
Ground Water (GW)

MILE LANE GP WELL 1404Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

BROWNS GP WELL
Ground Water (GW)

BROWNS GP WELL 1400Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WINTHROP GD #1 & TUBULAR WELLS
Ground Water (GW)

WINTHROP GD #1 & TU 1405Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WINTHROP GD WELL # 2
Ground Water (GW)

WINTHROP GD WELL # 20434Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

ESSEX RD. WELLS
Ground Water (GW)

ESSEX RD. WELLS 1402Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FELLOWS RD. G.D. WELL
Ground Water (GW)

FELLOWS RD. G.D. WE 1403Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Ipswich DPU Water Dept. tap water safe to drink?

When was Ipswich DPU Water Dept. last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on October 17th, 2024.