What was found in Litchfield'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 | 652.4 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 29 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 26 µg/L 173% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.84 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.0855 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.4796 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0078 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,920 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Litchfield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LITCHFIELD | 6,920 |
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield tap water
Is Litchfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Litchfield. 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 Litchfield?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Litchfield, New Hampshire to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Litchfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Litchfield include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.