New Britain Water Department

Hartford County, CT
CT0890011
People Served
73.5K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Hartford 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.

  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    85.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Barium

Avg:0.020 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.070 ppm
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:0.010 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:0.750 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:17.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Lead

Avg:4.000 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb
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