What was found in Bradford'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 | 1369 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FISHERFIELD TOWNHOUSES · 40 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 644.875 µg/L 4299% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: FISHERFIELD TOWNHOUSES · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 184.645 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FISHERFIELD TOWNHOUSES · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8.57 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FISHERFIELD TOWNHOUSES · 40 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.46 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FISHERFIELD TOWNHOUSES · 40 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.4 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FISHERFIELD TOWNHOUSES · 40 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FISHERFIELD TOWNHOUSES · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FISHERFIELD TOWNHOUSES · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FISHERFIELD TOWNHOUSES · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.3810 mg/L 2540% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FISHERFIELD TOWNHOUSES · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bradford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FISHERFIELD TOWNHOUSES | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Bradford tap water
Is Bradford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Bradford. 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 Bradford?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bradford, New Hampshire to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bradford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bradford include Fluoride, Lead, Copper, Barium, Arsenic. 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.