What was found in Winhall'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 198.5 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 715 µg/L — WINHALL ACRES · 84 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 600 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: STRATTON WEST LEISURE LODGE CORPORATION · 75 people · 2012 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 593.5 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 70.75 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 138 µg/L — INTERVALE AT STRATTON · 241 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.35 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 41.5 µg/L — WINHALL ACRES · 84 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10.965 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9024 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1.04 pCi/L — INTERVALE AT STRATTON · 241 people · 2012 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM · 362 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0098 mg/L — WINHALL ACRES · 84 people · 2028 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Winhall
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PIPER RIDGE CONDOMINIUM | 362 |
| INTERVALE AT STRATTON | 241 |
| WINHALL ACRES | 84 |
| STRATTON WEST LEISURE LODGE CORPORATION | 75 |
Frequently asked questions about Winhall tap water
Is Winhall tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Winhall. 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 Winhall?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Winhall, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Winhall's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Winhall include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, 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.