Inorganic chemicals · 2025
Sulfate in Lowell, MA tap water
Lowell, MA's 2025 report shows Sulfate detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Range System-wide | 9.18 mg/L | None set |
Reported level System-wide | 9.18 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Lowell, MA's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Sulfate
A naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil.
No health-based federal limit; high levels can have a laxative effect and a bitter taste.
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People also ask
+Is there Sulfate in Lowell, MA tap water?
Yes — Lowell, MA's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report lists Sulfate at 9.18 mg/L. Lowell, MA's 2025 report shows Sulfate detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Sulfate in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Sulfate. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Sulfate?
A naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. No health-based federal limit; high levels can have a laxative effect and a bitter taste.
+Where does this Sulfate measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Sulfate 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.