What was found in Pittsfield'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 | 368.5 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: GRIGGS MOBILE HOMES · 73 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 126.55 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 132.5 µg/L — GRIGGS MOBILE HOMES · 73 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 28.5 µg/L 285% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Highest in the city: GRIGGS MOBILE HOMES · 73 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.688 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.12 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 8.2 µg/L — GRIGGS MOBILE HOMES · 73 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.73939 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: GRIGGS MOBILE HOMES · 73 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.1 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: GRIGGS MOBILE HOMES · 73 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0700 mg/L 467% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT · 1,625 people · 1993 | 1/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pittsfield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PITTSFIELD AQUEDUCT | 1,625 |
| GRIGGS MOBILE HOMES | 73 |
Frequently asked questions about Pittsfield tap water
Is Pittsfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Pittsfield. 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 Pittsfield?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pittsfield, New Hampshire to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pittsfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pittsfield include Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, 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.