What was found in Lagrange'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 280 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN HALL APTS - LAGRANGE · 60 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 170 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN HALL APTS - LAGRANGE · 60 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 168 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN HALL APTS - LAGRANGE · 60 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 20.7 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN HALL APTS - LAGRANGE · 60 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2.17 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN HALL APTS - LAGRANGE · 60 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.054 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN HALL APTS - LAGRANGE · 60 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3720 pCi/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN HALL APTS - LAGRANGE · 60 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0036 mg/L 24% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN HALL APTS - LAGRANGE · 60 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lagrange
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN HALL APTS - LAGRANGE | 60 |
Frequently asked questions about Lagrange tap water
Is Lagrange tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Lagrange. 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 Lagrange?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lagrange, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lagrange's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lagrange include Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, 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.