What was found in Brookfield'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 | 12000 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 16/16 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 12000 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 16/16 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 15/16 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 820 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 16/16 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 763 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 16/16 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 200 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 4/16 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 192 µg/L 1280% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 16/16 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 96 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 7/16 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 78 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/16 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 69 µg/L 230% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 15/16 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 48 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 7/16 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 35.37 pCi/L 236% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 10/16 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/16 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 25.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/16 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/16 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 9 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/16 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 7.36 pCi/L 147% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 11/16 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/16 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/16 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/16 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/16 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 4/16 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 3.8 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/16 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/16 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 4/16 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/16 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.8 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/16 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/16 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 4/16 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 3/16 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.1700 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/16 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/16 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0061 mg/L 41% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 16/16 | LCR |
| Pfhxa | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/16 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/16 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/16 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/16 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Brookfield
Frequently asked questions about Brookfield tap water
Is Brookfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 37 contaminants in the water serving Brookfield. 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 Brookfield?
16 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Brookfield, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brookfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brookfield include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.