What was found in Braintree'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 | 3755 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE ACRES MHP · 252 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 415 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE ACRES MHP · 252 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE ACRES MHP · 252 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 25.85 µg/L 172% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE ACRES MHP · 252 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 3 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE ACRES MHP · 252 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0054 mg/L 36% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOBILE ACRES MHP · 252 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Braintree
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOBILE ACRES MHP | 252 |
Frequently asked questions about Braintree tap water
Is Braintree tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Braintree. 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 Braintree?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Braintree, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Braintree's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Braintree include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, Barium. 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.