What was found in Newberry'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 | 2010 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 140 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 30 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.601 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.455 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.915 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3.555 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.29 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.2 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.9800 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.3900 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEWBERRY WTP · 3,885 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Newberry
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEWBERRY WTP | 3,885 |
Frequently asked questions about Newberry tap water
Is Newberry tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Newberry. 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 Newberry?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Newberry, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Newberry's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Newberry include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, TTHM, 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.