Peabody Water Dept. (MA) Water Quality

Peabody Water Dept. is a large public water system in EPA region 1 that provides tap water for the 01960, 01961 zip codes. It has 8 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 43.004 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 43 µg/L. The maximum reported level of quinoline was 0.0349 µg/L. Some (3 of 12 or 25%) of the latest water samples showed levels of quinoline that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. There were 3 contamintants found in the Peabody 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 (8)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (8)

1,3-butadiene (8)

1,4-dioxane (8)

1-butanol (12)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (8)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (8)

2-methoxyethanol (12)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (12)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (8)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (6)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (6)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (12)

anatoxin-a (24)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (8)

bromomethane (8)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (12)

chlorate (16)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (8)

chloromethane (8)

chlorpyrifos (12)

chromium (16)

chromium-6 (16)

cobalt (16)

cylindrospermopsin (23)

dimethipin (12)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (8)

ethoprop (12)

Germanium (12)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (32)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (6)

lithium (6)

Manganese (12)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (8)

molinate (8)

molybdenum (16)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

nitrobenzene (8)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (6)

o-toluidine (12)

oxyfluorfen (12)

perchlorate (8)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (6)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (6)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (6)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorobutanoic acid (6)

perfluorodecanoic acid (6)

perfluorododecanoic acid (6)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (14)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorohexanoic acid (6)

perfluorononanoic acid (14)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorooctanoic acid (14)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluoropentanoic acid (6)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (6)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (6)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (6)

profenofos (12)

quinoline (12)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (8)

strontium (16)

tebuconazole (12)

terbacil (8)

total microcystins (24)

Total Permethrin (12)

tribufos (12)

vanadium (16)

Sampling Facilities

MWRA Connection
Surface Water (SW)

EPTDS (Lynn Street Mini Mart - Meter 168)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Walsh (Coolidge) WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS - PE-CF, FW TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

West Peabody WTP
Surface Water (SW)

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

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Multiple Sources (MX)

DSDBP - PE-37, 3 Centennial DriveDistribution System (DS)
DSDBP - Brown School, Lynn StreetDistribution System (DS)
DSDBP - PE-25, Burke School, Birch StreetDistribution System (DS)
DSDBP - PE-07, Central Fire, Lowell St.Distribution System (DS)
DSDBP - PE-18, Lowe Market Shopping CenterDistribution System (DS)
DSDBP - PE-19, Prospect St. Fire StationDistribution System (DS)
DSDBP - 17 Sabino Farm Rd.Distribution System (DS)
DSDBP - Brooksby Farm, 38 Felton St.Distribution System (DS)

West Peabody WTP
Surface Water (SW)

EPTDS, PE-WF, FW TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for West Peabody WTPMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Coolidge Ave. WTPMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Pine Street GP Well
Ground Water (GW)

Pine Street GP WellEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WINONA POND WTP
Surface Water (SW)

WINONA POND WTP 19603Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Peabody Water Dept. tap water safe to drink?

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

The latest water samples were taken on April 8th, 2025.