What was found in Sherman'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 847.55 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 839.75 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 440 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 215 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 28.75 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.65 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.6 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.7 pCi/L 38% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.265 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS · 310 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sherman
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AQUARION-TIMBER TRAILS | 310 |
Frequently asked questions about Sherman tap water
Is Sherman tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Sherman. 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 Sherman?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sherman, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sherman's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sherman include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. 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.