What was found in Newbury'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 | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 592 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WELLS RIVER WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1055 µg/L — NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 400 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WELLS RIVER WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 770 µg/L — NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.22 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WELLS RIVER WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 63.885 µg/L — NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.485 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLS RIVER WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 60.345 µg/L — NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 58.72 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 38.485 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 35 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20.265 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 20 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 8.34635 pCi/L 167% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WELLS RIVER WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLS RIVER WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.56 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.265 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLS RIVER WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: WELLS RIVER WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WELLS RIVER WATER SYSTEM · 490 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0040 mg/L — NEWBURY VILLAGE INC · 480 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Newbury
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WELLS RIVER WATER SYSTEM | 490 |
| NEWBURY VILLAGE INC | 480 |
Frequently asked questions about Newbury tap water
Is Newbury tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Newbury. 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 Newbury?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Newbury, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Newbury's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Newbury include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, 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.