Water Quality in BRATTLEBORO, VT (05301)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05301.

240

Total Violations

12

Health-Based

228

Monitoring / Reporting

231

Resolved

What does this mean?

231 of 240 violations have been resolved. 12 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 228 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 91 Population served: 18,740

Violations Detail (240 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 27, 2025ActiveN/A
HeptachlorMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
AtrazineMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedCardiovascular system or reproductive problems
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
CarbofuranMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
MethoxychlorMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
OXAMYLMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(37)

Public Notice

75

Sep 27Active

Heptachlor

03

Mar 31Resolved

Atrazine

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Mar 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Mar 31Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Mar 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Mar 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Mar 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Mar 31Resolved

Endrin

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Mar 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

LASSO

03

Mar 31Resolved

Simazine

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Mar 31Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

03

Mar 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(17)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

BRATTLEBORO (05301) has 240 recorded violations, including 12 health-based. 9 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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