What was found in ZIP 06457
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-Nitrite | 3516 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3406 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 986.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1017 µg/L — MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 41,019 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 520.55 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 363.4 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.225 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 92.635 µg/L — MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 41,019 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 75.58 µg/L — MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 41,019 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.625 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 28.4 µg/L — MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 41,019 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 22.17 µg/L — MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 41,019 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.8 µg/L — MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 41,019 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 12.85 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.5 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.61 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.13 pCi/L — MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT · 41,019 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.9 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9920 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.5400 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MERIDEN WATER DIVISION · 58,441 people · 2026 | 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 06457
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MERIDEN WATER DIVISION | CT | 58,441 |
| MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT | CT | 41,019 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 06457 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 06457 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 06457. 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 06457?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 06457. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 06457's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.