What was found in Rockingham'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 | 2600 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: NORTHSHORE MHP · 63 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 92.95 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 730.8 µg/L — NORTHSHORE MHP · 63 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 55.72 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 51.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 25.4 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 22.4 pCi/L 149% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: NORTHSHORE MHP · 63 people · 2013 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.68 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 5.8 µg/L — VERMONT ACADEMY · 305 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9790 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 1.217 pCi/L — VERMONT ACADEMY · 305 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: VERMONT ACADEMY · 305 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT · 4,000 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0113 mg/L — NORTHSHORE MHP · 63 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rockingham
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT | 4,000 |
| VERMONT ACADEMY | 305 |
| NORTHSHORE MHP | 63 |
| WARNER PLACE WATER SYSTEM | 42 |
Frequently asked questions about Rockingham tap water
Is Rockingham tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Rockingham. 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 Rockingham?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Rockingham, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rockingham's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rockingham include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, 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.