Plymouth Water Department (MA) Water Quality

Plymouth Water Department is a large public water system in EPA region 1 that provides tap water for the 02360 zip codes. It has 23 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 1.85 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 130 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Plymouth Water Department water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (20)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (20)

1,3-butadiene (20)

1,4-dioxane (20)

1-butanol (20)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (22)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (22)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (22)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (22)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (19)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (19)

2-methoxyethanol (20)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (20)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (19)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (22)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (22)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (20)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (20)

bromomethane (20)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (20)

chlorate (30)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (20)

chloromethane (20)

chlorpyrifos (20)

chromium (30)

chromium-6 (30)

cobalt (30)

dimethipin (20)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (18)

ethoprop (20)

Germanium (20)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (8)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (22)

lithium (22)

Manganese (20)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (19)

molinate (19)

molybdenum (30)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (22)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (22)

nitrobenzene (19)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (22)

o-toluidine (20)

oxyfluorfen (20)

perchlorate (19)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (22)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (22)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (22)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (42)

perfluorobutanoic acid (22)

perfluorodecanoic acid (22)

perfluorododecanoic acid (22)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (42)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (42)

perfluorohexanoic acid (22)

perfluorononanoic acid (42)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (42)

perfluorooctanoic acid (42)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluoropentanoic acid (22)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (22)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (22)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (22)

profenofos (20)

quinoline (20)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (19)

strontium (30)

tebuconazole (20)

terbacil (19)

Total Permethrin (20)

tribufos (20)

vanadium (30)

Sampling Facilities

Darby Pond Well
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Ellisville Well
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Federal Furnace Well
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Wannos Pond GP WellEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

N. Plymouth Well
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Ship Pond Well
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Ship Pond WellEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Savery Pond Well
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
FEDERAL FURNACE GP 2089SR (SR)

South Pond Well
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from N. Plymouth GP WellEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Bradford Well
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Bradford Wells #1 & #2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Wannos Pond Well
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
ELLISVILLE GP WELL 2088SR (SR)

Lout Pond Well
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
DARBY POND WELL 2087SR (SR)

Forge's Field Well
Ground Water (GW)

Sample TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Savery Pond GP WellEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

N. Plymouth Fire StationDistribution System (DS)
Cedarville Fire StationDistribution System (DS)
W. Plymouth Elementary SchoolDistribution System (DS)
Pilgrim Power PlantDistribution System (DS)
DSMRT for Manomet Pressure ZoneMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for West Plymouth Pressure ZoneMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Bradford Pressure ZoneMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Plymouth Ctr Pressure ZoneMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Cedarville Pressure ZoneMaximum Residence Time (MR)

South Pond Well #1 & #2
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from South Pond Wells #1 & #2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Lout Pond Well
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Lout Pond WellEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Federal Furnace GP Well
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Federal Furnance GP WellEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Ellisville GP Well
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Ellisville GP WellEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Darby Pond Well
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Darby Pond WellEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WANNOS POND GP WELL
Ground Water (GW)

WANNOS POND GP WELL 2094Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

SHIP POND WELL
Ground Water (GW)

SHIP POND WELL 2093Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

NO. PLYMOUTH GP WELL
Ground Water (GW)

NO. PLYMOUTH GP WEL 2092Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

BRADFORD GP WELL
Ground Water (GW)

BRADFORD GP WELL 2086Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

SOUTH POND WELL # 1
Ground Water (GW)

SOUTH POND WELL # 1 20444Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

SOUTH POND WELL # 2
Ground Water (GW)

SOUTH POND WELL # 2 20445Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Plymouth Water Department tap water safe to drink?

When was Plymouth Water Department last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on July 30th, 2024.