What was found in Bloomfield's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2110 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2110 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1117 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1060 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 181 µg/L 1207% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 160 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 150 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 140 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.21 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 63.179 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 58.366 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.9 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.56 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Endothall | 2.7 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Glyphosate | 2.1 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.08 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.476 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.9210 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.6340 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.1500 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bloomfield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION | 390,887 |
| JUNIPER CLUB INC. | 104 |
| GRANT HILL ASSOCIATES, INC. | 97 |
| SHARON HEIGHTS WATER ASSOCIATION | 51 |
| ORCHARD HILL ASSOCIATION | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Bloomfield tap water
Is Bloomfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Bloomfield. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Bloomfield?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bloomfield, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bloomfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bloomfield include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Lead. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.