01463
Pepperell, MA
Middlesex County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area
PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION

Is Pepperell tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: September 2023
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested September 2023.
CDP:
Neighborhood:
  • Pepperell

The short answer for Pepperell

Pepperell tap water has 4 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFOA at 2.9× the limit (tested March 2023). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Pepperell

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • PFOA, PFOS above limit.
PFOA concentration (µg/L) March 2023
0 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 0.02 µg/L
0.011 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.004 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
185% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.004 µg/L | Your water: 0.011 µg/L
Certified Filters for Pepperell Tap Water

PFOA (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOA
Tested: March 2023 · NASHUA ROAD WELL 1		 0.011 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 185% above limit
PFOS
Tested: March 2023 · NASHUA ROAD WELL 1		 0.010 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 150% above limit
PFOA
Tested: September 2023 · JERSEY STREET GRAVEL PACKED WELL		 0.010 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 145% above limit
PFOS
Tested: September 2023 · JERSEY STREET GRAVEL PACKED WELL		 0.006 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 60% above limit
6:2 FTS
Tested: September 2023 · BEMIS ROAD GP		 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 100% of limit
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JERSEY STREET GRAVEL PACKED WELL · Tested: September 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOA 0.010 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 145% above limit
PFOS 0.006 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 60% above limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

NASHUA ROAD WELL 1 · Tested: March 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFOA 0.011 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 185% above limit
PFOS 0.010 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 150% above limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

BEMIS ROAD GP · Tested: September 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
6:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 100% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 01463

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 01463 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 01463?

ZIP 01463 has 4 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFOA at 2.9x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 01463 tap water remove PFOA?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFOA?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 01463?

Public records identify PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION as a primary water system associated with ZIP 01463. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 01463 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is September 2023. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 01463?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 01463. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA PFAS drinking water standard (PFOA: 0,004 µg/L, effective 2024, compliance by 2031)
Last tested September 2023
Last page update 2026-05-05

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