What was found in Claremont'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 | 130 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.62 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 25.95 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.4 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1.5 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1.4 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9000 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CLAREMONT WATER DEPT · 9,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Claremont
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLAREMONT WATER DEPT | 9,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Claremont tap water
Is Claremont tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Claremont. 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 Claremont?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Claremont, New Hampshire to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Claremont's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Claremont include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.