What was found in Naugatuck'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 | 4760 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 630 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 630 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68.015 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 62.005 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 60.46 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 47.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 40.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.205 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 22.21 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 18.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.4715 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.578 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.955 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8400 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.5550 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.4000 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0130 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK · 2,159 people · 2019 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Naugatuck
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MINGO COUNTY PSD - NAUGATUCK | 2,159 |
Frequently asked questions about Naugatuck tap water
Is Naugatuck tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Naugatuck. 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 Naugatuck?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Naugatuck, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Naugatuck's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Naugatuck include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.