What was found in Montpelier's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 637 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 610 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 515.5 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 53 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25.6 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 22.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.25 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.93 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 10.445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MONTPELIER VILLAGE · 4,280 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Montpelier
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MONTPELIER VILLAGE | 4,280 |
Frequently asked questions about Montpelier tap water
Is Montpelier tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Montpelier. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Montpelier?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Montpelier, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Montpelier's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Montpelier include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Copper. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.