What was found in Arlington'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 420 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ARLINGTON WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 400 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ARLINGTON WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 36.71 µg/L 245% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: ARLINGTON WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6141 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ARLINGTON WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ARLINGTON WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Arlington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ARLINGTON WATER DEPT | 1,250 |
Frequently asked questions about Arlington tap water
Is Arlington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Arlington. 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 Arlington?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Arlington, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Arlington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Arlington include Nitrate, Copper, Lead, Combined Radium (-226 And -228), Lead. 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.