What was found in Fitzwilliam'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER · 65 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5900 µg/L — 20 JAFFREY RD · 32 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 872.5 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER · 65 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3330 µg/L — FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/PRIGGE · 43 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 305.5 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER · 65 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 936.5 µg/L — FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/MASSIN · 53 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 68.3 µg/L 228% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 30 µg/L Main supplier: FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER · 65 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 51 µg/L 340% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER · 65 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 21.85 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER · 65 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 49.1 µg/L — FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/PRIGGE · 43 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 12 pCi/L 80% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER · 65 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 26.95 pCi/L — 20 JAFFREY RD · 32 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: 20 JAFFREY RD · 32 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER · 65 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 1.8 pCi/L — FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/PRIGGE · 43 people · 2015 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/PRIGGE · 43 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.9000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER · 65 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0530 mg/L 353% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER · 65 people · 2017 | 2/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fitzwilliam
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/LAUGHNER | 65 |
| FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/MASSIN | 53 |
| FITZWILLIAM VILLAGE/PRIGGE | 43 |
| 20 JAFFREY RD | 32 |
Frequently asked questions about Fitzwilliam tap water
Is Fitzwilliam tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Fitzwilliam. 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 Fitzwilliam?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fitzwilliam's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fitzwilliam include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Combined Uranium, 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.