What was found in Bradford'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 | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM · 1,512 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 700 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM · 1,512 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 250 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM · 1,512 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.42 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM · 1,512 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.14 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM · 1,512 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM · 1,512 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM · 1,512 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM · 1,512 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6850 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM · 1,512 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5620 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM · 1,512 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM · 1,512 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bradford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM | 1,512 |
Frequently asked questions about Bradford tap water
Is Bradford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Bradford. 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 Bradford?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bradford, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bradford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bradford include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Lead, 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.