Water Quality: Braintree, VT
7 water systems • 751 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Braintree is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 751 people, and has 55 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 13 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Braintree's violation count is 23% below the national average for Vermont. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Disinfection Byproducts, Gross Alpha.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Water Systems Serving Braintree
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBILE ACRES MHP | VT0005171 | Groundwater | 252 | 7 |
| WINDY HILL ACRES MHP | VT0005399 | Groundwater | 139 | 10 |
| OLCOTT FALLS MANOR MHP | VT0020471 | Groundwater | 104 | 5 |
| DEEPWOOD PARK | VT0020455 | Surface Water | 90 | 3 |
| SHADY PINES MHP | VT0005309 | Groundwater | 76 | 9 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW COURT | VT0020722 | Surface Water | 53 | 3 |
| CHARETTE WATER SYSTEM | VT0005621 | Surface Water | 37 | 18 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.