What was found in Vernon'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 | 46 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3300 µg/L — HUCKLE HILL HOUSING · 49 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1690 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2016 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 111 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 264 µg/L — HUCKLE HILL HOUSING · 49 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 37 µg/L — VERNON HALL · 50 people · 2016 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 19.54 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30.975 µg/L — VERNON HALL · 50 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 17.506 pCi/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30.3425 pCi/L — VERNON HALL · 50 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.535 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.22 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: VERNON HALL · 50 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.9000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1.48 µg/L — VERNON HALL · 50 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3580 pCi/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 1.46915 pCi/L — HUCKLE HILL HOUSING · 49 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1.42 µg/L — VERNON HALL · 50 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1.24 µg/L — VERNON HALL · 50 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: VERNON HALL · 50 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME · 96 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0030 mg/L — VERNON HALL · 50 people · 2026 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Vernon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VERNON GREEN NURSING HOME | 96 |
| VERNON HALL | 50 |
| HUCKLE HILL HOUSING | 49 |
Frequently asked questions about Vernon tap water
Is Vernon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Vernon. 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 Vernon?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Vernon, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vernon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vernon include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Combined Uranium. 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.