MyTapWater.org's tap water quality report is the compilation of data collected from federal, state, and local government agencies, most prominently the EPA. We strive to populate the report with the latest data concerning water contaminants, lead and copper levels, and water quality violations. We only collect drinking water data from public water systems.
PWS Service Information
PWS ID: MA3144000 Type: Community water system EPA Region: 01
Primary Service Area: Other Area
Primary Source: Surface water
Population Served: 13,390
Contact Information IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT VICKI S HALMEN P.O. BOX 151 IPSWICH, MA 01938 [email protected]
This public water system services 1 municipality in 1 county.
Summary Results
A summary view of tests in which a water contaminant found to exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) set by the EPA.
This a view of violations of maximum contaminant levels. Use the expanded view see result data for a drinking water contaminant, the minimum level that can be recognized in a test (MRL), and upper limit that is considered healthy (HRL).
Lead and copper are recorded separately from other contaminants because of the Lead and Copper Rule. As with all other results, these are the findings at the water supply level. Lead and copper can be — and often are — deposited in drinking water in between the water facility and your tap.
Sample ID
Contaminant
Sampling Start Date
Sampling End Date
Result
4767
lead
2018-01-01
2018-12-31
0.01mg/L
4656
lead
2017-01-01
2017-12-31
0.006mg/L
4525
lead
2016-01-01
2016-12-31
0.009mg/L
4488
lead
2016-01-01
2016-06-30
0.005mg/L
4359
lead
2012-01-01
2014-12-31
0.017mg/L
4216
lead
2009-01-01
2011-12-31
0.005mg/L
3404
lead
2008-01-01
2008-12-31
0.009mg/L
Violations
Known violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act as recorded by the EPA.
Compliance Dates
Rule
Violation Type
Contaminant Name
Status
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
LASSO
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Endothall
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Endrin
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Glyphosate
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Heptachlor
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Heptachlor epoxide
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Methoxychlor
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
OXAMYL
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Pentachlorophenol
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Picloram
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Simazine
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Toxaphene
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Dinoseb
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
2,3,7,8-TCDD
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
2,4-D
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
2,4,5-TP
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Atrazine
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Benzo(a)pyrene
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
BHC-GAMMA
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Chlordane
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Carbofuran
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Dalapon
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Diquat
Known
2007-07-01 - 2007-07-31
Total Coliform Rule
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Coliform (TCR)
Known
2006-09-01 - 2006-09-30
Total Coliform Rule
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Coliform (TCR)
Known
2005-12-01 - 2005-12-31
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Chlorite
Known
2016-07-01 - N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
Consumer Confidence Rule
Returned to Compliance
- N/A
Lead and Copper Rule
Public Education
Lead and Copper Rule
Returned to Compliance
- N/A
Total Coliform Rule
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Coliform (TCR)
Known
- N/A
Total Coliform Rule
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Coliform (TCR)
Known
- N/A
Total Coliform Rule
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)
Coliform (TCR)
Known
- N/A
Total Coliform Rule
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)
Coliform (TCR)
Known
- N/A
Miscellaneous
Notification, Public
-
Known
- N/A
Miscellaneous
Notification, Public
-
Known
- N/A
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Toxaphene
Known
- N/A
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
2,4-D
Known
- N/A
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Endrin
Known
- N/A
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
2,4,5-TP
Known
- N/A
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
Methoxychlor
Known
- N/A
Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Monitoring, Regular
BHC-GAMMA
Known
Local Water Testing
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What My Water Data Means
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