What was found in ZIP 06040
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4030 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4030 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1220 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1117 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 425 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 181 µg/L 1207% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 160 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 150 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.21 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 63.179 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 58.366 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 40 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 12 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 3.1 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 1.5 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.476 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 1.1 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.6340 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0170 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0063 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 06040
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION | CT | 390,887 |
| MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT | CT | 51,198 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 06040 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 06040 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 38 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 06040. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 06040?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 06040. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 06040's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.