What was found in Rocky Hill'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 | 1029 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 219 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 198.3 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 183.1 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 71.5525 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 64.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52.705 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 42.1251 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 36.0718 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.35 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.535 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.6695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.07175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.4465 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7503 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.6327 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.00020 mg/L — APPLE REHAB · 238 people · 2026 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rocky Hill
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION | 390,887 |
| APPLE REHAB | 238 |
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Hill tap water
Is Rocky Hill tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Rocky Hill. 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 Rocky Hill?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Rocky Hill, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rocky Hill's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rocky Hill include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM. 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.