What was found in ZIP 06053
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 734 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3330 µg/L — CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 716.5 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2838 µg/L — CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 42.5 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 965.75 µg/L — CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 928 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 570 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 100 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 70 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64.11 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 62.845 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 40 µg/L — CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 25.05 µg/L — CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22.35 µg/L 149% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 16 µg/L — CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 13.2 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.55 µg/L — CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.2 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.555 µg/L — CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2.615 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.7700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.995 µg/L — CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.6 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1.395 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.6200 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT · 73,534 people · 2026
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0024 mg/L — CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM · 14,693 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 06053
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT | CT | 73,534 |
| CTWC - UNIONVILLE SYSTEM | CT | 14,693 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 06053 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 06053 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 06053. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 06053?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 06053. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 06053's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.