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.

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Contaminants
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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 75 months ago	<2.0 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System Lee Well Pumphouse	2/19/2019 77 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 75 months ago	<0.4 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System Lee Well Pumphouse	2/19/2019 77 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 75 months ago	<0.5 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System Lee Well Pumphouse	2/19/2019 77 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 75 months ago	31.8 µg/L ⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
Health Services Health Services	4/15/2019 75 months ago	11.68 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
Sample tap at WWTP WWTP	4/15/2019 75 months ago	27.9 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
sample tap at Gregg Hall Gregg Hall	4/15/2019 75 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 75 months ago	2.99 µg/L
Health Services Health Services	4/15/2019 75 months ago	1.04 µg/L
Sample tap at WWTP WWTP	4/15/2019 75 months ago	1.99 µg/L
sample tap at Gregg Hall Gregg Hall	4/15/2019 75 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 75 months ago	34.79 µg/L
Health Services Health Services	4/15/2019 75 months ago	12.72 µg/L
Sample tap at WWTP WWTP	4/15/2019 75 months ago	29.89 µg/L
sample tap at Gregg Hall Gregg Hall	4/15/2019 75 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 78 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 80 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 75 months ago	<0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System Lee Well Pumphouse	2/19/2019 77 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 78 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 80 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 78 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 78 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 75 months ago	<0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System Lee Well Pumphouse	1/22/2019 78 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 75 months ago	4.21 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
Entry Point to Dist. System Lee Well Pumphouse	1/22/2019 78 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 75 months ago	<0.007 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System Lee Well Pumphouse	2/19/2019 77 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 78 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 78 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 75 months ago	<0.02 µg/L Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System Lee Well Pumphouse	2/19/2019 77 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 78 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 80 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 78 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 78 months ago	<0.07 µg/L Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility Name	Water Type/Source
Treatment Plant	Surface Water (SW)
Foss Farm Tank	Surface Water (SW)
Health Services	Multiple sources (MX)
Lee Well Pumphouse	Ground Water (GW)
WWTP	Multiple sources (MX)
Gregg Hall	Surface 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.