What was found in Waterville Valley'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 | 2200 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 231 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 54.5 µg/L 363% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.7 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 14 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.665 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.18 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 2.075 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.77 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.47 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.11 pCi/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0690 mg/L 460% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST · 3,150 people · 2014 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Waterville Valley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST | 3,150 |
Frequently asked questions about Waterville Valley tap water
Is Waterville Valley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Waterville Valley. 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 Waterville Valley?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Waterville Valley, New Hampshire to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waterville Valley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waterville Valley include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Lead, TTHM. 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.