ZIP Code 02747
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
8
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
1265%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 1265% of limit
Detected: 50.60 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 105% of limit
Detected: 4.20 ppt
DARTMOUTH WATER DIVISION
MA4072000 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
Massachusetts
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 50.60ppt | 1265% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.20ppt | 105% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 20.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 11.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 9.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CITY OF NEW BEDFORD DPI
MA4201000 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Massachusetts
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 02747 is served by 2 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.