What was found in Greenfield'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 | 250 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1760 µg/L — GREENFIELD COMMONS · 48 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 280 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 99.6 µg/L 664% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 80.25 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 33 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.85 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 24 µg/L — GREENFIELD COMMONS · 48 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.2255 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.815 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.52 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.45 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.425 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8845 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8300 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GREENFIELD COMMONS · 48 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0660 mg/L 440% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · 300 people · 2017 | 1/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greenfield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SCHOOL | 300 |
| GREENFIELD COMMONS | 48 |
Frequently asked questions about Greenfield tap water
Is Greenfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Greenfield. 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 Greenfield?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Greenfield, New Hampshire to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greenfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greenfield include Fluoride, Copper, Lead, Barium, Chromium. 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.