Danbury Water Department
Fairfield County, CT
CT0340011
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- AR
Arsenic
Arsenic is a toxic element found in rocks and soil. It enters water through natural erosion and human activities like mining. Long-term exposure causes cancer and organ damage.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Chloride
| Avg: | 59.300 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Combined Chlorine
| Avg: | 0.660 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Copper
| Avg: | 0.509 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.300 ppm |
Fluoride
| Avg: | 0.800 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 4.000 ppm |
Lead
| Avg: | 2.000 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 15.000 ppb |
Nitrate
| Avg: | 0.200 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppm |
Summary
- People Served
- 62.1K
- Surface Water
- Fairfield County
- Data from 2023
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