Needham Water Dept. (MA) Water Quality

Needham Water Dept. is a large public water system in EPA region 01 that provides tap water for the 02492 zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 6.93 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

DSDBP - High School, 609 Webster Street
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
5.066 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
DSDBP - SLF Building, Central Avenue
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
3.022 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
DSDBP - DPW, 470 Dedham Avenue
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
4.504 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
DSDBP - St. Mary's Station
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
6.93 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

DSDBP - High School, 609 Webster Street
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
11.98 µg/L
DSDBP - SLF Building, Central Avenue
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
10.312 µg/L
DSDBP - DPW, 470 Dedham Avenue
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
11.45 µg/L
DSDBP - St. Mary's Station
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
13.24 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

DSDBP - High School, 609 Webster Street
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
15.026 µg/L
DSDBP - SLF Building, Central Avenue
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
12.642 µg/L
DSDBP - DPW, 470 Dedham Avenue
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
13.984 µg/L
DSDBP - St. Mary's Station
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11/17/2020
55 months ago
17.73 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
11/24/2020
55 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
11/24/2020
55 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 4.46 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
4.46 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
11/24/2020
55 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Needham Water Dept. showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

EPTDS - ND-01, St. Mary St. Station - Meter 160
MWRA CONNECTION
10/13/2020
56 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EPTDS - Charles River WTP, Finished
Charles River WTP
7/16/2020
59 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
MWRA CONNECTIONSurface Water (SW)
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMMultiple sources (MX)
Charles River WTPGround Water (GW)

FAQ

Is Needham Water Dept. tap water safe to drink?

When was Needham Water Dept. last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between July 16th, 2020 and November 24th, 2020.