What was found in Barnet's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromodichloromethane | 6800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 4700 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2230 µg/L 172% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 99.8 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 90 µg/L 600% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 86.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 43 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 35 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 20.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.8 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.087 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.2200 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Barnet
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BARNET FIRE DISTRICT #2 | 205 |
| MCINDOE FALLS FIRE DISTRICT 3 | 176 |
| PASSUMPSIC FIRE DISTRICT 1 | 140 |
| KARME CHOLING | 140 |
Frequently asked questions about Barnet tap water
Is Barnet tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Barnet. 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 Barnet?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Barnet, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Barnet's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Barnet include Bromodichloromethane, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Lead. The full list, with the highest level found 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.