What was found in Newtown'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 7940 µg/L 611% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1560 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1560 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1080 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 668 µg/L 4453% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 101 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 79 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 75 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 60 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 38 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 23.41 pCi/L 156% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 14 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 7.51 pCi/L 150% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 1 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0159 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0127 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Newtown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY | 351,756 |
| AQUARION-NEWTOWN REGIONAL | 6,054 |
| FAIRFIELD HILLS | 2,610 |
| STONE BRIDGE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHAB | 504 |
| 55 SUGAR STREET | 158 |
Frequently asked questions about Newtown tap water
Is Newtown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Newtown. 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 Newtown?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Newtown, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Newtown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Newtown include Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.