What was found in Burlington'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 | 4800 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4800 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3600 µg/L 277% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 580 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 150 µg/L 1000% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 101 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 88 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 65 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 32 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 12 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.2 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.5 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.46 pCi/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.327 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7400 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0051 mg/L 34% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Burlington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRISTOL WATER DEPARTMENT | 52,079 |
| CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-COLLINSVILLE SYS | 6,324 |
| WOODCREST ASSOCIATION, INC | 60 |
| FARMINGTON LINE WEST CONDOMINIUMS | 51 |
Frequently asked questions about Burlington tap water
Is Burlington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Burlington. 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 Burlington?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Burlington, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Burlington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Burlington include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.