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Is there lead in Barkhamsted's tap water?

2.6PPBparts per billion of lead in Winsted Water Works's water at the latest test, in tests since 2024

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Barkhamsted

3 public water companies list Barkhamsted as a place they supply. The biggest is Winsted Water Works, with about 7,784 people. The highest latest result among Barkhamsted's water companies is 2.6 parts per billion, at Winsted Water Works. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 2 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Barkhamsted Hills LLC supply just their own grounds or street; most of Barkhamsted gets its water from Winsted Water Works. Your water bill names yours.

Winsted Water Worksabout 7,784 people · latest lead test: 2.6 ppb · 860-379-4101
Rocktree Apartmentsabout 60 people · latest lead test: none found · 203-585-3595
Barkhamsted Hills LLCabout 50 people · latest lead test: none found · 860-806-0678

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