Water Quality in 01035
Hadley, Massachusetts • Served by: Amherst DPW Water Division, Hadley DPW Water Division
Updated September 2026 • Data from EWG & EPA
Contaminants Detected in 01035 Water
Levels shown are the maximum detected across all water systems serving this zip code. Red values exceed EWG health guidelines.
| Contaminant | Detected Level | EWG Guideline | EPA Legal Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) | 23.70 ppb 395.0x | 0.06 ppb | — |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 26.30 ppb 263.0x | 0.10 ppb | 60 ppb |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | 0.24 ppt 245.0x | 0.00 ppt | 10 ppt |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | 36.50 ppb 243.3x | 0.15 ppb | 80 ppb |
| Trichloroacetic acid | 14.60 ppb 146.0x | 0.10 ppb | — |
| Chloroform | 25 ppb 62.5x | 0.40 ppb | — |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.11 ppb 51.8x | 0.06 ppb | — |
| Dichloroacetic acid | 10.30 ppb 51.5x | 0.20 ppb | — |
| Dibromoacetic acid | 0.95 ppb 31.7x | 0.03 ppb | — |
| Chromium (hexavalent) | 0.42 ppb 21.1x | 0.02 ppb | — |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.53 ppb 15.3x | 0.10 ppb | — |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | 1.00 ppt 11.1x | 0.09 ppt | 4 ppt |
| Nitrate | 0.89 ppm 6.3x | 0.14 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) | 0.03 ppt 4.3x | 0.01 ppt | — |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) | 0.18 pCi/L 3.6x | 0.05 pCi/L | 5 pCi/L |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) | 0.67 ppt 2.2x | 0.30 ppt | 4 ppt |
| Bromoform | 0.94 ppb 1.9x | 0.50 ppb | — |
| Manganese | 156.40 ppb 1.6x | 100 ppb | — |
| 2,4-D | 0.11 ppb | 20 ppb | 70 ppb |
| Aluminum | 8.50 ppb | 600 ppb | — |
| Barium | 167 ppb | 700 ppb | 2,000 ppb |
| Chlorate | 26.80 ppb | 210 ppb | — |
| Chromium (total) | 1 ppb | — | 100 ppb |
| Fluoride | 0.42 ppm | — | 4 ppm |
| Lithium | 3.21 ppb | — | — |
| Molybdenum | 1.28 ppb | 40 ppb | — |
| Monochloroacetic acid | 1.91 ppb | 53 ppb | — |
| Nitrite | 0.01 ppm | — | 1 ppm |
| Perchlorate | 0.07 ppb | 1 ppb | — |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) | 2.87 ppt | 2,000 ppt | — |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) | 3.07 ppt | 1,000 ppt | — |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) | 0.30 ppt | 1,000 ppt | — |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) | 9.92 ppt | 1,000 ppt | — |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) | 17.20 ppt | 1,000 ppt | — |
| Strontium (Non-radioactive) | 0.17 ppb | 1,500 ppb | — |
| Vanadium | 0.43 ppb | 21 ppb | — |
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Is the water safe to drink in zip code 01035?
Water in 01035 (Hadley, Massachusetts) has 36 detected contaminants, of which 18 exceed EWG health guidelines. While it may meet EPA legal standards, health-focused guidelines are stricter. A certified reverse osmosis system provides the highest level of protection for your household.
What is the biggest water quality concern in 01035?
The most concerning contaminant detected in 01035 is Bromodichloromethane — 51.8x the EWG health guideline. Reverse osmosis filtration is the most effective method for removing this contaminant and protecting your family.
What filter removes contaminants from 01035 water?
A certified reverse osmosis (RO) system is the most effective solution for removing the contaminants detected in 01035. Standard pitcher filters and carbon-only filters do not reliably remove many of the contaminants found in this area.
How was the water quality data for 01035 collected?
Data is sourced from EWG's Tap Water Database, which compiles results from water utility testing reports and EPA regulatory data. Levels shown represent the maximum detected across all water systems serving zip code 01035.
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Data sources: Environmental Working Group (EWG) Tap Water Database, U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Last updated: September 2026
Methodology: Contaminant levels are compared against both EPA legal limits (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and EWG health guidelines, which are often stricter and based on the latest scientific research.
