What was found in Windsor'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 | 710 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WINDSOR WATER DEPT · 2,350 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 89.25 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WINDSOR WATER DEPT · 2,350 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.9 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WINDSOR WATER DEPT · 2,350 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.08 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WINDSOR WATER DEPT · 2,350 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINDSOR WATER DEPT · 2,350 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINDSOR WATER DEPT · 2,350 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6850 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINDSOR WATER DEPT · 2,350 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2390 pCi/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WINDSOR WATER DEPT · 2,350 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 0.4390 pCi/L — MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP · 42 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WINDSOR WATER DEPT · 2,350 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0034 mg/L — MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP · 42 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Windsor
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WINDSOR WATER DEPT | 2,350 |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP | 42 |
Frequently asked questions about Windsor tap water
Is Windsor tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Windsor. 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 Windsor?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Windsor, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Windsor's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Windsor include Nitrate, Copper, Lead, TTHM, Bromoform. 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.