What was found in Morristown'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 | 5240 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT · 2,935 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1800 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT · 2,935 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1046 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT · 2,935 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: MORRISTOWN CORNERS WATER CORP · 150 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.075 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT · 2,935 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MORRISTOWN CORNERS WATER CORP · 150 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT · 2,935 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.775 µg/L — PINECREST MOBILE HOME PARK · 139 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.45 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: MORRISTOWN CORNERS WATER CORP · 150 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.05 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT · 2,935 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT · 2,935 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT · 2,935 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: MORRISTOWN CORNERS WATER CORP · 150 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MORRISTOWN CORNERS WATER CORP · 150 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MORRISTOWN CORNERS WATER CORP · 150 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2170 pCi/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: MORRISTOWN CORNERS WATER CORP · 150 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT · 2,935 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Morristown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT | 2,935 |
| MORRISTOWN CORNERS WATER CORP | 150 |
| PINECREST MOBILE HOME PARK | 139 |
Frequently asked questions about Morristown tap water
Is Morristown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Morristown. 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 Morristown?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Morristown, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Morristown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Morristown include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.