What was found in Hinesburg'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 965 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 220 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 434 µg/L — LYMAN MEADOWS · 212 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 60.05 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 41 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: LYMAN MEADOWS · 212 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 31 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: LYMAN MEADOWS · 212 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.01 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 6 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: ORCHARD COMMONS · 64 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.78 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 4 µg/L — ORCHARD COMMONS · 64 people · 2013 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.74 pCi/L 75% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.18 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.585 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ORCHARD COMMONS · 64 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HINESBURG WATER DEPT · 2,800 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0050 mg/L — ORCHARD COMMONS · 64 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hinesburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HINESBURG WATER DEPT | 2,800 |
| LYMAN MEADOWS | 212 |
| ORCHARD COMMONS | 64 |
Frequently asked questions about Hinesburg tap water
Is Hinesburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Hinesburg. 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 Hinesburg?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hinesburg, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hinesburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hinesburg include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite. 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.