Meriden Water Division

New Haven County, CT
CT0800011
People Served
58.4K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
New Haven County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • MA

    Manganese

    Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.

    160.000 ppb
    EPA limit 50.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.590 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chloride

Avg:137.000 ppm
Limit:-

Chromium

Avg:0.002 ppm
Limit:0.100 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:2.200 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:1.510 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Combined Uranium

Avg:1.800 ppb
Limit:30.000 ppb
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Contaminants tested