What was found in Bridport'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 260 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 240 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 93.32 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 83.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 70 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 36.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 25 µg/L 167% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0026 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT · 3,800 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bridport
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT | 3,800 |
Frequently asked questions about Bridport tap water
Is Bridport tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Bridport. 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 Bridport?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bridport, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bridport's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bridport include Copper, Nitrate, 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.