What was found in Barton'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 | 800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: ORLEANS WATER SYSTEM · 846 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 278 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BARTON WATER SYSTEM · 950 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BARTON WATER SYSTEM · 950 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 76.68 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BARTON WATER SYSTEM · 950 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 72.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARTON WATER SYSTEM · 950 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 69.65 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BARTON WATER SYSTEM · 950 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 38.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARTON WATER SYSTEM · 950 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARTON WATER SYSTEM · 950 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.16 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BARTON WATER SYSTEM · 950 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARTON WATER SYSTEM · 950 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: ORLEANS WATER SYSTEM · 846 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORLEANS WATER SYSTEM · 846 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 2 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: BARTON WATER SYSTEM · 950 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: MAPLE LANE NURSING HOME · 181 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.9200 pCi/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: MAPLE LANE NURSING HOME · 181 people · 2012 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8340 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: ORLEANS WATER SYSTEM · 846 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORLEANS WATER SYSTEM · 846 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BARTON WATER SYSTEM · 950 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0047 mg/L — ORLEANS WATER SYSTEM · 846 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Barton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BARTON WATER SYSTEM | 950 |
| ORLEANS WATER SYSTEM | 846 |
| MAPLE LANE NURSING HOME | 181 |
Frequently asked questions about Barton tap water
Is Barton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Barton. 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 Barton?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Barton, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Barton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Barton include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.