What was found in Seabrook'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 | 1449.5 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 768.554 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 340 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 32.35 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 28.955 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.51 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.19093 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.2576 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.2 pCi/L 64% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.08 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.82 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.73465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6000 pCi/L 4% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0080 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK WATER DEPT · 14,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Seabrook
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SEABROOK WATER DEPT | 14,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Seabrook tap water
Is Seabrook tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Seabrook. 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 Seabrook?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Seabrook, New Hampshire to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Seabrook's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Seabrook include Nitrate, Copper, Nitrite, TTHM, Barium. 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.