New Britain Tap Water Quality Report
New Britain's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
1 other system serving parts of New Britain reports results above guidelines — check which system bills you. KENSINGTON FIRE DISTRICT (2 above guidelines)
Other systems listed for New Britain with results above guidelines: AQUARION WATER CO OF CT - PLAINVILLE (4 above guidelines)
Water system
NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT
1 other system also serves parts of New Britain. 1 other system is listed for New Britain. See their figures
People Served
73,534
Health-based violations since 2020
0
NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Dec 2023 · NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is New Britain Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. New Britain's water has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT, New Britain's water system, serves 73,534 people. 1 other system also serves parts of New Britain. 1 other system is listed for New Britain. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for NEW BRITAIN WATER DEPARTMENT is from Dec 2023.
Boil water advisories are issued by water systems and state agencies, and they change from day to day. Boil water advisories in Connecticut
New Britain Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for New Britain, CT
We read New Britain, CT’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 155 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for New Britain
Based on New Britain's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
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What New Britain's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for New Britain includes turbidity, sulfate and a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near New Britain? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Capitol Planning Region well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Britain Tap Water
New Britain's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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