What was found in ZIP 06798
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 3200 µg/L 246% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 673.8 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 673.8 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 63.59011 µg/L 424% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 31 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 17 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.95 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.39 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8300 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6340 pCi/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | 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 06798
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WATERTOWN FIRE DISTRICT | CT | 6,718 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 06798 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 06798 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 06798. 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 06798?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 06798. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 06798's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.