What was found in Naugatuck'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 51500 µg/L 1288% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 630 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 630 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 146 µg/L 243% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 94.8 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 77.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 61 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 57.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 31.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 30.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 26.8 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 24.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.72 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.6000 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.4000 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0130 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Naugatuck
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK | 2,159 |
Frequently asked questions about Naugatuck tap water
Is Naugatuck tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Naugatuck. 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 Naugatuck?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Naugatuck, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Naugatuck's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Naugatuck include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM. 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.