What was found in Lebanon'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 | 4300 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4300 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 860 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 740 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 240.89 µg/L 301% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 96.6 µg/L 161% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 84 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 64 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 39 µg/L 260% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.73 pCi/L 52% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.35 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.6 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.8 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.3 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0162 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0125 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lebanon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORWICH PUBLIC UTILITIES | 36,163 |
| CTWC - AMSTON LAKE DIVISION | 910 |
| CAREFREE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | 172 |
| AQUARION-LEBANON | 149 |
| HILLSIDE CONDOMINIUMS | 96 |
| CTWC - LEBANON ELDERLY DIV. | 67 |
| VILLAGE HILL APARTMENTS | 36 |
Frequently asked questions about Lebanon tap water
Is Lebanon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Lebanon. 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 Lebanon?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lebanon, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lebanon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lebanon include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Nitrite, Copper. 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.