What was found in Northampton'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 | 567 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 130 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: LAKESIDE ESTATES · 41 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.19 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.9 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.81 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.5400 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0123 mg/L 82% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT · 1,000 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Northampton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTON (T) WATER DISTRICT | 1,000 |
| LAKESIDE ESTATES | 41 |
Frequently asked questions about Northampton tap water
Is Northampton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Northampton. 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 Northampton?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Northampton, New York to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Northampton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Northampton include Nitrate, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, 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.