What was found in Hartford'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 | 3600 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WOODSIDE MANOR · 240 people · 2019 | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 760 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HARTFORD WATER DEPT · 7,600 people · 2017 | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.63 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HARTFORD WATER DEPT · 7,600 people · 2019 | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARTFORD WATER DEPT · 7,600 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30.735 µg/L — STERLING SPRING · 200 people · 2017 | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.48 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HARTFORD WATER DEPT · 7,600 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 18.74 µg/L — BIRCHWOOD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION · 63 people · 2019 | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.1 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HARTFORD WATER DEPT · 7,600 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 18.62 µg/L — CHAMBERS MOBILE HOME VILLAGE · 150 people · 2017 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARTFORD WATER DEPT · 7,600 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.5 µg/L — CHAMBERS MOBILE HOME VILLAGE · 150 people · 2017 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARTFORD WATER DEPT · 7,600 people · 2019 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARTFORD WATER DEPT · 7,600 people · 2019 | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARTFORD WATER DEPT · 7,600 people · 2019 | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.257 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HARTFORD WATER DEPT · 7,600 people · 2015 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6900 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: QUECHEE CENTRAL · 2,262 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HARTFORD WATER DEPT · 7,600 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0032 mg/L — QUECHEE CENTRAL · 2,262 people · 2025 | 9/9 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hartford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HARTFORD WATER DEPT | 7,600 |
| QUECHEE CENTRAL | 2,262 |
| TALL TIMBERS MHP | 275 |
| WOODSIDE MANOR | 240 |
| STERLING SPRING | 200 |
| CHAMBERS MOBILE HOME VILLAGE | 150 |
| MERRIMAC MANOR MHP | 122 |
| OLCOTT FALLS MANOR MHP | 104 |
| BIRCHWOOD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION | 63 |
Frequently asked questions about Hartford tap water
Is Hartford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Hartford. 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 Hartford?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hartford, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hartford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hartford include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Lead. 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.