What was found in Richmond'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 | 2100 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1900 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 869.5 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 20 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 33 µg/L — RICHMOND FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 56 people · 2012 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: RIVERVIEW COMMONS · 388 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 5 µg/L — RICHMOND FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 56 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.08 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 4.3705 pCi/L — RICHMOND FIRE DISTRICT 1 · 56 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: RIVERVIEW COMMONS · 388 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.285 µg/L — RIVERVIEW COMMONS · 388 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RICHMOND WATER DEPT · 1,048 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Richmond
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RICHMOND WATER DEPT | 1,048 |
| RIVERVIEW COMMONS | 388 |
| RICHMOND FIRE DISTRICT 1 | 56 |
Frequently asked questions about Richmond tap water
Is Richmond tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Richmond. 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 Richmond?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Richmond, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Richmond's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Richmond include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.