PFAS ("forever chemicals") · 2024
PFAS in New Bedford, MA tap water
New Bedford, 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 |
|---|---|---|
Average Or Highest Value | 3.57 ng/L | None set |
Verbatim from New Bedford, MA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
How New Bedford, MA compares
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People also ask
+Is there PFAS in New Bedford, MA tap water?
Yes — New Bedford, MA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists PFAS at 3.57 ng/L. New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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/new-bedford/2024/source.