EPA Database Report

Duxbury, MA

DUXBURY WATER DEPARTMENT · Serves 16K people · Groundwater

34

contaminants
detected

18

exceed
guidelines

10

PFAS
chemicals

Most concerning

PFHxS

31000×health limit

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All Contaminants

34

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Filtration Analysis

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

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Carbon

Partial

RO only

Yes

Heavy Metals

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99.9%

Carbon

Limited

RO only

Yes

Radionuclides

Viven

99.9%

Carbon

No

RO only

Yes

Minerals re-added

Viven

Yes

Carbon

No

RO only

No

Contaminants in your water that Viven removes

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PFHxSPFHpSPFOSPFOAPFPeAPFHxAPFBAPFHpA6:2 FTSPFBSHAA9HAA6BrDibromoacetic acidTTHMchromiumHAA5DibromochloromethaneBromodichloromethaneTOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)NitrateLeadBromoformHeptachlor epoxideChloroformchloratemanganesestrontiummolybdenumvanadium1,4-dioxaneFluorideCopperBariumMonochloroacetic acid

Frequently asked

Duxbury water quality questions

Is tap water in Duxbury, MA (ZIP 02331) safe to drink?
Tap water for ZIP 02331, served by DUXBURY WATER DEPARTMENT, has 20 contaminants detected above independent EWG health guidelines, including PFHxS at 31000× the guideline. Meeting EPA legal limits does not necessarily mean water is safe — federal legal limits are often far higher than the latest health-based guidelines.
What contaminants are in Duxbury, MA tap water?
EPA monitoring data for ZIP 02331 shows 34 contaminants detected, including PFHxS, PFHpS, PFOS, PFOA, HAA9, HAA6Br. Each detected level is compared against both EPA legal limits and the stricter EWG health guidelines.
Does Duxbury, MA tap water have PFAS ("forever chemicals")?
Yes — 10 PFAS compounds were detected out of 30 tested for ZIP 02331. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to cancer, immune effects, and developmental harm, with no safe level of exposure established.
How can I remove these contaminants from my drinking water?
A multi-stage filtration system that combines activated carbon, reverse osmosis, and remineralization removes PFAS, heavy metals, and disinfection byproducts while restoring beneficial minerals. The Viven faucet is engineered to remove 99.9% of the contaminants found in tap water.
Where does this Duxbury, MA water quality data come from?
This report is built from U.S. EPA data: the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 3/4/5), the Six-Year Review (SYR4), the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), and SDWIS violation records. Detected levels are compared against EPA legal limits and Environmental Working Group (EWG) health guidelines. Data last updated 2026-05-01.

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