What was found in Fayston'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 | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SUGAR RUN ASSOCIATION INC · 197 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 147 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SUGAR RUN ASSOCIATION INC · 197 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 447.5 µg/L — BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM · 166 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 170 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM · 166 people · 2013 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.5 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SUGAR RUN ASSOCIATION INC · 197 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 57.25 µg/L — FIDDLEHEAD CONDOMINIUMS · 60 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.28 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM · 166 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM · 166 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM · 166 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3850 pCi/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SUGAR RUN ASSOCIATION INC · 197 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 6.762 pCi/L — BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM · 166 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM · 166 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM · 166 people · 2013 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM · 166 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.67 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM · 166 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: SNOWSIDE CONDOMINIUM · 63 people · 2014 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7800 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM · 166 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0087 mg/L 58% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SUGAR RUN ASSOCIATION INC · 197 people · 2024 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fayston
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SUGAR RUN ASSOCIATION INC | 197 |
| BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM | 166 |
| SNOWSIDE CONDOMINIUM | 63 |
| FIDDLEHEAD CONDOMINIUMS | 60 |
Frequently asked questions about Fayston tap water
Is Fayston tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Fayston. 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 Fayston?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Fayston, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fayston's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fayston include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, 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.