What was found in New Fairfield'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 | 13/13 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 12000 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 13/13 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 900 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 13/13 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 400 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 13/13 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 200 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 110 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 13/13 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 13/13 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 16.2 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 10/13 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 8.9 µg/L 178% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7 pCi/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 7/13 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/13 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.21 pCi/L 64% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 8/13 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.47 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/13 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1.7 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.2 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0061 mg/L 41% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 13/13 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving New Fairfield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CANDLEWOOD SHORES TAX DISTRICT | 1,315 |
| AQUARION-BALL POND | 629 |
| CANDLEWOOD KNOLLS WATER AUTHORITY | 524 |
| AQUARION-NEW FAIRFIELD | 406 |
| KNOLLCREST TAX DISTRICT | 356 |
| AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS | 310 |
| AQUARION-POSSUM RIDGE | 307 |
| ARROWHEAD POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSN INC. | 296 |
| AQUARION-OAKWOOD ACRES | 286 |
| CANDLEWOOD ORCHARDS PROPERTY OWNERS CORP | 144 |
| AQUARION-FIELDSTONE RIDGE | 84 |
| AQUARION-BIRCHES | 66 |
| AQUARION-INTERLAKEN | 64 |
Frequently asked questions about New Fairfield tap water
Is New Fairfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving New Fairfield. 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 New Fairfield?
13 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for New Fairfield, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Fairfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Fairfield include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Nitrite. 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.