PFAS ("forever chemicals") · 2024
PFAS in Cambridge, MA tap water
Cambridge, MA's 2024 report shows PFAS detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level Highest Level Found | 6.93 ng/L | None set |
Range System-wide | 0–6.93 ng/L | None set |
Verbatim from Cambridge, MA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
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People also ask
+Is there PFAS in Cambridge, MA tap water?
Yes — Cambridge, MA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists PFAS at 6.93 ng/L. Cambridge, MA's 2024 report shows PFAS detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for PFAS in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for PFAS. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+Where does this PFAS measurement come from?
This page reproduces the PFAS entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Cambridge, MA water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ma/cambridge/2024/source.