Brockton Water Commission (MA) Water Quality

Brockton Water Commission is a large public water system in EPA region 01 that provides tap water for the 02301 - 02305 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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. Some (2 of 8 or 25%) of the latest water samples for Brockton Water Commission showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 76.2 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

76.2µg/L
Cary Hill Fire
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
22.654 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Avon Finish
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
72.57 µg/L
☠️ Exceeds Reference Level by 12.57 µg/L
North Fire
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
76.2 µg/L
☠️ Exceeds Reference Level by 16.2 µg/L
Thorny Lee
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
20.462 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Holiday Inn
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
44.83 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Liberty Printing
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
13.901 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Walgreens
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
15.019 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Star Food
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
17.356 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).

Cary Hill Fire
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
8.503 µg/L
Avon Finish
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
11.067 µg/L
North Fire
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
13.418 µg/L
Thorny Lee
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
7.552 µg/L
Holiday Inn
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
10.219 µg/L
Liberty Printing
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
5.903 µg/L
Walgreens
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
6.302 µg/L
Star Food
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
6.936 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).

Cary Hill Fire
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
30.803 µg/L
Avon Finish
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
83.637 µg/L
North Fire
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
89.618 µg/L
Thorny Lee
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
27.662 µg/L
Holiday Inn
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
55.049 µg/L
Liberty Printing
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
19.483 µg/L
Walgreens
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
20.982 µg/L
Star Food
Distribution System
12/12/2018
75 months ago
23.946 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
7/25/2018
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
7/25/2018
79 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.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
7/25/2018
79 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
7/25/2018
79 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 128 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

128µg/L
Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
128 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 months ago
44.3 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

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

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
7/25/2018
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
7/25/2018
79 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 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 Brockton Water Commission showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Silver Lake WTP
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Avon Microfloc Plant #2
12/12/2018
75 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Silver Lake WTPSurface Water (SW)
Avon Microfloc Plant #2Surface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is Brockton Water Commission tap water safe to drink?

When was Brockton Water Commission last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between July 25th, 2018 and December 12th, 2018.