What was found in Barre City'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 | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 330 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 274.9 µg/L 1833% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 140 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 66.295 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 61.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.4 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4860 pCi/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM · 14,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Barre City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM | 14,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Barre City tap water
Is Barre City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Barre City. 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 Barre City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Barre City, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Barre City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Barre City include Fluoride, Nitrate, Lead, Copper, TTHM. 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.