Is There Cadmium in Thompson, CT Water? (ZIP 06262)
Yes. Cadmium has been detected in the public water serving Thompson, CT (ZIP 06262) in every sample tested — above the EPA limit in 50% of samples.
Federal legal limits and stricter health guidelines are not the same — enter your household below for a report on what this means for the specific people in your home.
What is Cadmium?
Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal that enters drinking water through corrosion of galvanized pipes, erosion of natural deposits, discharge from metal refineries, and runoff from batteries and paints. The EPA maximum contaminant level is 5 parts per billion. California's public health goal is 0.04 ppb. Chronic exposure primarily damages the kidneys and can cause bone demineralization over time.
Who is most at risk in Thompson?
Cadmium matters most for infants, pregnancy — a toxic metal that builds up in the kidneys and is of particular concern during pregnancy and early development. The safe level for these groups is stricter than for a healthy adult.
How to remove Cadmium from your water
Install a point-of-use reverse osmosis system certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for cadmium reduction, which removes approximately 93 to 98% of dissolved cadmium.
Use an activated carbon block filter certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for heavy metal reduction; verify that cadmium is specifically listed on the performance data sheet.
Distillation units effectively remove cadmium since the metal does not volatilize at water's boiling point and remains in the boiling chamber.
If your home has galvanized steel pipes, consider replacing them with copper or PEX piping to eliminate the primary source of cadmium in household plumbing.
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Check 06262 Water NowHow Thompson compares
Across Connecticut, Cadmium is detected in 94 of the communities we track, and is above a limit or standard in 45. In Thompson (06262), it was found in every sample tested, above the EPA limit in 50% of samples.
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Last updated July 2026.