UNH - Durham Water (NH) Water Quality

UNH - Durham Water is a large public water system in EPA region 01 that provides tap water for the 03824 zip codes. It has 6 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
4/15/2019
74 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
2/19/2019
76 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
4/15/2019
74 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
2/19/2019
76 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
4/15/2019
74 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
2/19/2019
76 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 31.8 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

31.8µg/L
Foss Farm Tank
Foss Farm Tank
4/15/2019
74 months ago
31.8 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Health Services
Health Services
4/15/2019
74 months ago
11.68 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Sample tap at WWTP
WWTP
4/15/2019
74 months ago
27.9 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
sample tap at Gregg Hall
Gregg Hall
4/15/2019
74 months ago
17.41 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

Foss Farm Tank
Foss Farm Tank
4/15/2019
74 months ago
2.99 µg/L
Health Services
Health Services
4/15/2019
74 months ago
1.04 µg/L
Sample tap at WWTP
WWTP
4/15/2019
74 months ago
1.99 µg/L
sample tap at Gregg Hall
Gregg Hall
4/15/2019
74 months ago
1.15 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

Foss Farm Tank
Foss Farm Tank
4/15/2019
74 months ago
34.79 µg/L
Health Services
Health Services
4/15/2019
74 months ago
12.72 µg/L
Sample tap at WWTP
WWTP
4/15/2019
74 months ago
29.89 µg/L
sample tap at Gregg Hall
Gregg Hall
4/15/2019
74 months ago
18.56 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
5/6/2019
74 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
1/22/2019
77 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
11/19/2018
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
4/15/2019
74 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
2/19/2019
76 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
5/6/2019
74 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
1/22/2019
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
11/19/2018
79 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
5/6/2019
74 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
1/22/2019
77 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
5/6/2019
74 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
1/22/2019
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
4/15/2019
74 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
1/22/2019
77 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 4.21 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
4/15/2019
74 months ago
4.21 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
1/22/2019
77 months ago
1.77 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
4/15/2019
74 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
2/19/2019
76 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
5/6/2019
74 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
1/22/2019
77 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
5/6/2019
74 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
1/22/2019
77 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
4/15/2019
74 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
2/19/2019
76 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
5/6/2019
74 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
1/22/2019
77 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
11/19/2018
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
5/6/2019
74 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
1/22/2019
77 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for UNH - Durham Water showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Finished Water Sample @ TP
Treatment Plant
5/6/2019
74 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Lee Well Pumphouse
1/22/2019
77 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Treatment PlantSurface Water (SW)
Foss Farm TankSurface Water (SW)
Health ServicesMultiple sources (MX)
Lee Well PumphouseGround Water (GW)
WWTPMultiple sources (MX)
Gregg HallSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is UNH - Durham Water tap water safe to drink?

When was UNH - Durham Water last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between November 19th, 2018 and May 6th, 2019.