What was found in Brighton'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 | 382.5 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 145 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 69 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68.315 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 65.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 40.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29.235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.8 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 1,200 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brighton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM | 1,200 |
Frequently asked questions about Brighton tap water
Is Brighton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Brighton. 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 Brighton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Brighton, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brighton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brighton include Nitrate, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.