What was found in Chaplin's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 667 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CHAPLIN WOODS CONDOMINIUMS · 69 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 210 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHAPLIN WOODS CONDOMINIUMS · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 181.5 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHAPLIN WOODS CONDOMINIUMS · 69 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 172 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHAPLIN WOODS CONDOMINIUMS · 69 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.25 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CHAPLIN WOODS CONDOMINIUMS · 69 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CHAPLIN WOODS CONDOMINIUMS · 69 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.9515 pCi/L 39% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CHAPLIN WOODS CONDOMINIUMS · 69 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.92 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHAPLIN WOODS CONDOMINIUMS · 69 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CHAPLIN WOODS CONDOMINIUMS · 69 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0145 mg/L 97% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHAPLIN WOODS CONDOMINIUMS · 69 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chaplin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHAPLIN WOODS CONDOMINIUMS | 69 |
Frequently asked questions about Chaplin tap water
Is Chaplin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Chaplin. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Chaplin?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Chaplin, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chaplin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chaplin include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.