PFAS ("forever chemicals") · 2025
PFAS in Lowell, MA tap water
Lowell, MA's 2025 report shows PFAS detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Range System-wide | 12.5 ng/L | None set |
Reported level System-wide | 12.5 ng/L | None set |
Verbatim from Lowell, MA's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
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People also ask
+Is there PFAS in Lowell, MA tap water?
Yes — Lowell, MA's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report lists PFAS at 12.5 ng/L. Lowell, MA's 2025 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 2025 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Lowell, 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/lowell/2025/source.