What was found in Barre Town'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 | 1700 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2000 µg/L — BIRCHWOOD PARK · 30 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 981 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 58.7 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.2 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 43.32 µg/L — WEBSTERVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 367 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.635 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 25.08 µg/L — WEBSTERVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 367 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24.85 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.15 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 11.5 µg/L — GRANITEVILLE FIRE DISTRICT 4 · 700 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WEBSTERVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 367 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.4 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: BIRCHWOOD PARK · 30 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6720 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 1.47 pCi/L — GRANITEVILLE FIRE DISTRICT 4 · 700 people · 2013 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM · 1,638 people · 2023 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Barre Town
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM | 1,638 |
| GRANITEVILLE FIRE DISTRICT 4 | 700 |
| WEBSTERVILLE WATER SYSTEM | 367 |
| BIRCHWOOD PARK | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Barre Town tap water
Is Barre Town tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Barre Town. 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 Town?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Barre Town, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Barre Town's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Barre Town include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.