What was found in Tuftonboro'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 | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HIDDEN VALLEY/MASON · 298 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3000 µg/L — WINMIIR CONDOS · 45 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 620 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HIDDEN VALLEY/MASON · 298 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1675 µg/L — NORTH COUNTRY VILLAGE · 143 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 101.3 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HIDDEN VALLEY/MASON · 298 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 280 µg/L — WINMIIR CONDOS · 45 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.39 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HIDDEN VALLEY/MASON · 298 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 50.55 µg/L — NORTH COUNTRY VILLAGE · 143 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2.85 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HIDDEN VALLEY/MASON · 298 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 28.9 µg/L — WINMIIR CONDOS · 45 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.85 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HIDDEN VALLEY/MASON · 298 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 6.6 µg/L — WINMIIR CONDOS · 45 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HIDDEN VALLEY/MASON · 298 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 3.95 µg/L — NORTH COUNTRY VILLAGE · 143 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.955 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: HIDDEN VALLEY/MASON · 298 people · 2016 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.395 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: HIDDEN VALLEY/MASON · 298 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9400 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HIDDEN VALLEY/MASON · 298 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 1.375 pCi/L — NORTH COUNTRY VILLAGE · 143 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.055 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: WINMIIR CONDOS · 45 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0370 mg/L 247% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Highest in the city: NORTH COUNTRY VILLAGE · 143 people · 2016 | 1/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tuftonboro
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HIDDEN VALLEY/MASON | 298 |
| NORTH COUNTRY VILLAGE | 143 |
| WINMIIR CONDOS | 45 |
Frequently asked questions about Tuftonboro tap water
Is Tuftonboro tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Tuftonboro. 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 Tuftonboro?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Tuftonboro, New Hampshire to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tuftonboro's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tuftonboro include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Lead, 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.