What was found in Stratford'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 | 139 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH STRATFORD WATER DEPT · 300 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1800 µg/L — NORTH STRATFORD MHP · 50 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: PLEASANT VALLEY PARK ESTATES · 65 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1470 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH STRATFORD WATER DEPT · 300 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.4850 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH STRATFORD WATER DEPT · 300 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 8.8 µg/L — NORTH STRATFORD MHP · 50 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.185 pCi/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: NORTH STRATFORD WATER DEPT · 300 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 5.4 pCi/L — NORTH STRATFORD MHP · 50 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.5 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH STRATFORD WATER DEPT · 300 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 5.4 µg/L — PLEASANT VALLEY PARK ESTATES · 65 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 3 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH STRATFORD WATER DEPT · 300 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 4.19 µg/L — PLEASANT VALLEY PARK ESTATES · 65 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.96 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: PLEASANT VALLEY PARK ESTATES · 65 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH STRATFORD WATER DEPT · 300 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.4 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH STRATFORD WATER DEPT · 300 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8700 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: NORTH STRATFORD WATER DEPT · 300 people · 2014 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0480 mg/L 320% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTH STRATFORD WATER DEPT · 300 people · 1993
Highest in the city: 0.1410 mg/L — PLEASANT VALLEY PARK ESTATES · 65 people · 1993 | 2/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Stratford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTH STRATFORD WATER DEPT | 300 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY PARK ESTATES | 65 |
| NORTH STRATFORD MHP | 50 |
Frequently asked questions about Stratford tap water
Is Stratford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Stratford. 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 Stratford?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Stratford, New Hampshire to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Stratford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Stratford include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Combined Uranium, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.