What was found in ZIP 06478
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 | 2085 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2085 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1500 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 104 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 91 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 52 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 50 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 42 µg/L 280% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.9 pCi/L 118% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% 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 06478
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| AQUARION-VALLEY | CT | 13,080 |
| HERITAGE WATER COMPANY | CT | 7,300 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 06478 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 06478 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 06478. 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 06478?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 06478. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 06478's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.