What was found in Troy'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 | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TROY WATER SYSTEM · 864 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 184 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TROY WATER SYSTEM · 864 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9.5 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: TROY WATER SYSTEM · 315 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.2 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TROY WATER SYSTEM · 864 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.6 µg/L — TROY WATER SYSTEM · 315 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 0.6000 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TROY WATER SYSTEM · 864 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1.5 µg/L — TROY WATER SYSTEM · 315 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9090 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: TROY WATER SYSTEM · 315 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH TROY WATER SYSTEM · 864 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: TROY WATER SYSTEM · 315 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: TROY WATER SYSTEM · 315 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0025 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTH TROY WATER SYSTEM · 864 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0059 mg/L — TROY WATER SYSTEM · 315 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Troy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTH TROY WATER SYSTEM | 864 |
| TROY WATER SYSTEM | 315 |
Frequently asked questions about Troy tap water
Is Troy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Troy. 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 Troy?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Troy, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Troy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Troy include Nitrate, Copper, Arsenic, Lead, 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.