A88/100
BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,000 people · Vermont
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VT0005298
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT
Is BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 34 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT detected?
34 contaminants were tested in BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT serve?
BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT serves approximately 4,000 people, Vermont. The system provides water to 1 community: Rockingham.
What type of water does BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT provide?
BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is VT0005298.
How does BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Vermont?
BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT scores 88/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Vermont state page for a full comparison of water systems.