What was found in Sandy Hook'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1105 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1049 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 286 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 238.85 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 26.945 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.74 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.6145 pCi/L 72% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 2.9 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.82 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2.293 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT · 3,528 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sandy Hook
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT | 3,528 |
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Hook tap water
Is Sandy Hook tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Sandy Hook. 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 Sandy Hook?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sandy Hook, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sandy Hook's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sandy Hook include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium. 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.