NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT Water Quality Report
B
Good
Safety Grade
2 violations in the past 5 years
System Details
- PWSID
- CT0890011
- Population Served
- 73,534
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Connecticut
- EPA Region
- 1
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 6 |
| Contaminant 3100 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
| Nitrate | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Nitrite | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Radium-226 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Uranium | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Gross Alpha | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
Violation History
2023
2
2020
1
2019
1
2018
3
2017
1
2016
2
2015
1
2014
4
2008
1
2004
2
Total violations on record: 18
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Nitrate, Nitrite, Uranium, Radium-226
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)