What was found in Rutland City'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 400 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 310 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 67 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 49 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 40 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rutland City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT | 18,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Rutland City tap water
Is Rutland City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Rutland City. 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 Rutland City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Rutland City, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rutland City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rutland City include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.