What was found in Thomaston's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1120 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 990.4999999999998 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 168.39999999999998 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25.85 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.534999999999991 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.805 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.8099999999999994 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.7599999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.7599999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.4849999999999999 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.3 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9145 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM · 3,789 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Thomaston
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CTWC - NAUGATUCK REG-THOMASTON SYSTEM | 3,789 |
Frequently asked questions about Thomaston tap water
Is Thomaston tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Thomaston. 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 Thomaston?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Thomaston, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Thomaston's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Thomaston include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.