Overview
Legal does not necessarily equal safe.
- Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
- Legal limits for contaminants in tap water have not been updated in almost 20 years.
- The best way to ensure clean tap water is to keep pollution out of source water in the first place.
AquaPura's analysis shows 6 contaminant(s) detected in Bourne Water District's water exceed recommended health guidelines, though they may be within legal limits set by the EPA.
Contaminants Detected
Chloroform
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 1.09 ppb
No Legal Limit
2.7x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.4 ppb
0.4 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.208 ppb
No Legal Limit
10x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.02 ppb
0.02 ppb
This Utility: 0.316 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
2.3x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppb
0.14 ppb
This Utility: 0.884 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
884x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.001 ppb
0.001 ppb
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.322 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
3.6x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.09 ppb
0.09 ppb
Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.351 ppb
Legal Limit: 5 ppb
5.9x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
This Utility: 0.162 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 0.022 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1 ppt
1 ppt
This Utility: 0.02 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1 ppt
1 ppt
This Utility: 0.126 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
2000 ppt
2000 ppt
This Utility: 0.062 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.383 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.272 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppt
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.3 ppt
0.3 ppt
This Utility: 0.807 ppb
Legal Limit: 70 ppb
Find a Filter
See which water filtration technologies are effective at reducing the contaminants detected in this utility's water supply.
Carbon Filters
Filters 4 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+8 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Lower upfront cost
- Reduced maintenance
Cons
- Does not remove all contaminants
Reverse Osmosis
Filters 6 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+11 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Most effective
Cons
- Higher upfront cost
- Requires more maintenance
- Wastes water
Other Considerations
Ion Exchange
PROS: Softens hard water, Reduces some contaminants
CONS: Doesn't remove all contaminants
Whole-House Filters
PROS: Useful for reducing radiologicals and TCE
CONS: Expensive to install and maintain, Risk of bacterial contamination
Explore filter options for each contaminant. See which technologies are effective at reducing specific contaminants.
| Contaminant | Activated Carbon | Reverse Osmosis | Ion Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminants Above Health Guidelines | |||
| Chloroform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chromium (hexavalent)* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nitrate | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Other Contaminants Detected | |||
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,4-Dioxane | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Barium | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chlorate* | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Chlorodifluoromethane | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Manganese | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| N-ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamido acetic acid (N-EtFOSAA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Strontium* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Toluene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Vanadium* | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
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