What was found in ZIP 06480
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 | 219 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4930 µg/L — PORTLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 5,010 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 198.3 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4821.5 µg/L — PORTLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 5,010 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1029 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 183.1 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 371 µg/L — PORTLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 5,010 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.535 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 339 µg/L — PORTLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 5,010 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 71.5525 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 64.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52.705 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 42.1251 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 36.0718 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.35 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 15.4 µg/L — PORTLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 5,010 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.6695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7503 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.9 µg/L — PORTLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 5,010 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.07175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.4465 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.6327 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PORTLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 5,010 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PORTLAND WATER DEPARTMENT · 5,010 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION · 390,887 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 06480
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION | CT | 390,887 |
| PORTLAND WATER DEPARTMENT | CT | 5,010 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 06480 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 06480 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 06480. 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 06480?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 06480. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 06480's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.