What was found in Sprague'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 | 2316.5 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2313.5 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1022.5 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 33.68 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 30 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 20 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.1 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.3 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 11.2053 pCi/L 75% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.93 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.58 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.48 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 1,058 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sprague
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY | 1,058 |
Frequently asked questions about Sprague tap water
Is Sprague tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Sprague. 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 Sprague?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sprague, Connecticut to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sprague's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sprague include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Combined Uranium, 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.