Water Quality in Falmouth, MA
Falmouth's water has 3 contaminants above health guidelines. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Utility
FALMOUTH WATER DEPT
People Served
97,551
MCL Violations
0
Last Updated
Feb 22, 2024
Quick Summary
Contaminants Detected
⚠️ Contaminants Above Health Guidelines (3)
Dibromochloromethane
What is Dibromochloromethane?
Member of trihalomethanes (THMs) that form in water treated with chlorine
Health Effects
Health protective benchmarks for DBCM have been developed based on liver toxicity and carcinogenicity observed in animal studies. EPA has classified DBCM as a possible human carcinogen based on animal evidence, while IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) says it is unclassifiable as a human carcinogen. Kidney toxicity has also been associated with DBCM based on evidence from animal studies. DBCM has been shown to produce DNA changes (genotoxicity) in laboratory studies.
Affected Organs
Common Sources
Dibromoacetic Acid (DBA)
What is Dibromoacetic Acid (DBA)?
Member of haloacetic acids (HAAs) that form as byproducts when chlorine reacts with organic matter
Health Effects
Health protective benchmarks for DBA are based on carcinogenicity and liver toxicity observed in animal studies. The EPA has classified DBA as a probable human carcinogen. Results from animal studies also suggest that kidney, immune system, spleen and developmental toxicity are associated with exposure to BDCM. BDCM has been shown to produce DNA changes (genotoxicity) in laboratory studies.
Affected Organs
Common Sources
Chloroform
What is Chloroform?
Member of trihalomethanes (THMs) that form in water treated with chlorine and is generally the most abundant THM formed in drinking water
Health Effects
Health protective benchmarks for chloroform have been developed based on kidney and liver carcinogenicity observed in animal studies, and liver toxicity observed in occupational studies. The EPA classifies chloroform as a probable human carcinogen based on animal evidence, and there is additional epidemiological evidence that may increase the risk of colon and bladder cancer in humans. Results from animal studies also suggest that exposure to chloroform can cause liver, developmental and immune toxicity. Acute exposure to low levels of chloroform will cause nervous system toxicity.
Affected Organs
Common Sources
Understanding the Data
This data comes from your local water utility testing. The bar charts compare detected levels against health guidelines (HGL). Contaminants above the health guideline are shown by default and may require filtration. All other tested contaminants are within safe levels and can be viewed by expanding the section above.
Recommended Water Filters for Falmouth
Based on Falmouth's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above health guidelines.
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Carbon Block Technology
CB-AS[2] CB-AS[2]
NSF Certified:
Capacity
600 gal
Filter Life
2 mo
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Removes 10 contaminants:
Arsenic, Asbestos, Cryptosporidium, Lead, Mercury +5 more
Omnipure Filter Co.
ELF ELF 1MPF
NSF Certified:
Capacity
500 gal
Filter Life
2 mo
Flow Rate
1.67 gpm
Removes 6 contaminants:
Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Cryptosporidium, Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid +1 more
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
RWP50020BWW[3] RWP50020BWW[3]
NSF Certified:
Capacity
330 gal
Filter Life
1 mo
Flow Rate
0.45 gpm
Removes 14 contaminants:
Asbestos, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chromium (Total) +9 more
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
RWP70a15def[1] RWP70a15def[1]
NSF Certified:
Capacity
330 gal
Filter Life
1 mo
Flow Rate
0.45 gpm
Removes 14 contaminants:
Asbestos, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chromium (Total) +9 more
Frequently Asked Questions
Falmouth's water has 3 contaminants above health guidelines. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.