What was found in Newington'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 | 2260 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2260 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1117 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1060 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 600 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 181 µg/L 1207% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 160 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 150 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 100 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 70 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.21 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 63.179 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 58.366 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 14 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.19 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.08 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 1.8 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.476 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.1 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.6340 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Newington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION | 390,887 |
| NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT | 73,534 |
| KENSINGTON FIRE DISTRICT | 7,553 |
| BERLIN WATER CONTROL COMMISSION | 5,128 |
Frequently asked questions about Newington tap water
Is Newington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Newington. 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 Newington?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Newington, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Newington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Newington 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.