What was found in Hebron'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 | 5700 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5700 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 871 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 720 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 150 µg/L 1000% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 59 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 50 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 28 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 11.26 pCi/L 75% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 4/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.72 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.76 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.09 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.3 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.4 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0290 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 8/8 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hebron
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CTWC - HEBRON CENTER DIVISION | 1,927 |
| CTWC - AMSTON LAKE DIVISION | 910 |
| CTWC - LONDON PARK DIVISION | 221 |
| WELLSWOOD ESTATES FOUNDATION, INC. | 112 |
| ABBY WATER LLC | 100 |
| HILLSIDE CONDOMINIUMS | 96 |
| CTWC - WELLSWOOD VILLAGE DIV | 60 |
| HEBRON ARMS APARTMENTS | 39 |
Frequently asked questions about Hebron tap water
Is Hebron tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Hebron. 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 Hebron?
8 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hebron, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hebron's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hebron 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.