Harwich Water Department (MA) Water Quality

Harwich Water Department is a large public water system in EPA region 1 that provides tap water for the 02645 zip codes. It has 22 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 6.074 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 15.8 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Harwich Water Department water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (10)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (10)

1,3-butadiene (10)

1,4-dioxane (10)

1-butanol (10)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (5)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (5)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (5)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (5)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (23)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (23)

2-methoxyethanol (10)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (10)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (23)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (5)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (5)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (9)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (10)

bromomethane (10)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (10)

chlorate (20)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (10)

chloromethane (10)

chlorpyrifos (9)

chromium (20)

chromium-6 (20)

cobalt (20)

dimethipin (9)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (23)

ethoprop (9)

Germanium (10)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (8)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (5)

lithium (5)

Manganese (10)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (23)

molinate (23)

molybdenum (20)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (5)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (5)

nitrobenzene (23)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (5)

o-toluidine (10)

oxyfluorfen (9)

perchlorate (23)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (5)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (5)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (5)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorobutanoic acid (5)

perfluorodecanoic acid (5)

perfluorododecanoic acid (5)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (5)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (15)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorohexanoic acid (5)

perfluorononanoic acid (15)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (15)

perfluorooctanoic acid (15)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (5)

perfluoropentanoic acid (5)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (5)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (5)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (5)

profenofos (9)

quinoline (10)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (23)

strontium (20)

tebuconazole (9)

terbacil (23)

Total Permethrin (9)

tribufos (9)

vanadium (20)

Sampling Facilities

Station 10
Ground Water (GW)

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

Station 11
Ground Water (GW)

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

Bruce Cahoon Water Treatment Plant
Ground Water (GW)

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

Station #2
Ground Water (GW)

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

Station #8 and #9
Ground Water (GW)

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

T-1
Ground Water (GW)

Bruce Cahoon Water Treatment PlantEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from T-1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Station 10
Ground Water (GW)

Well 10 Filter PlantEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Station 10Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Station 11
Ground Water (GW)

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

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

518 Depot Street(Sumner & Dunbar)Distribution System (DS)
351 Pleasant Lave Ave ( Harwich Voc. Tech. Sch.)Distribution System (DS)
1484 Orleans-Harwich Rd (East Harwich Post Office)Distribution System (DS)
732 Main Street (Town Hall)Distribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for T-1Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for T-2Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for T-3Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Station 10Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Station 11Maximum Residence Time (MR)

GP WELL # 1
Ground Water (GW)

GP WELL # 1 1885Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GP WELL # 2
Ground Water (GW)

GP WELL # 2 1880Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GP WELL # 3
Ground Water (GW)

GP WELL # 3 1875Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

MAIN STATION (4 WELLS)
Ground Water (GW)

MAIN STATION (4 WEL 1881Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GP WELL # 4
Ground Water (GW)

GP WELL # 4 1874Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GP WELL # 5
Ground Water (GW)

GP WELL # 5 11920Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GP WELL # 6
Ground Water (GW)

GP WELL # 6 1876Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GP WELL # 7
Ground Water (GW)

GP WELL # 7 1877Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GP WELL # 8
Ground Water (GW)

GP WELL # 8 1878Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

GP WELL # 9
Ground Water (GW)

GP WELL # 9 1879Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

STATION # 10
Ground Water (GW)

STATION # 10 17709Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

STATION #11
Ground Water (GW)

STATION #11 24596SR (SR)

FAQ

Is Harwich Water Department tap water safe to drink?

When was Harwich Water Department last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on November 19th, 2024.