Tap Water Quality in New Haven, CT
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New Haven Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~135,000 | Source: Lake Whitney and Lake Saltonstall
New Haven draws from local reservoirs managed by the Regional Water Authority. Home to Yale University, the city has a mix of historic and modern buildings, with older properties potentially having lead plumbing. The utility has invested in treatment upgrades to address manganese and maintain compliance with tightening disinfection byproduct standards.
Common water quality concerns in New Haven
Lead in older housing
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Disinfection byproducts
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Manganese
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What's in your New Haven water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your New Haven water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving New Haven, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
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