What was found in Perry'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 | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 170 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 160 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 127.6 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 56.25 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.9 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 38.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.3 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.58 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.93 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00080 mg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT · 2,125 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Perry
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT | 2,125 |
Frequently asked questions about Perry tap water
Is Perry tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Perry. 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 Perry?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Perry, Maine to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Perry's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Perry include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.