What was found in Westbrook'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 | 1500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Westbrook · 785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 570 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Westbrook · 785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 418 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: Westbrook · 785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 169.2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Westbrook · 785 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.25 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Westbrook · 785 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.485 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Westbrook · 785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Westbrook · 785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Westbrook · 785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Westbrook · 785 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Westbrook
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Westbrook | 785 |
Frequently asked questions about Westbrook tap water
Is Westbrook tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Westbrook. 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 Westbrook?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Westbrook, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Westbrook's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Westbrook include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, Copper, Lead. 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.