Water Quality: East Berkshire, VT
1 water system • 184 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
East Berkshire is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 184 people, and has 57 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. East Berkshire's violation count is 20% below the national average for Vermont. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Fecal Coliform, Gross Alpha.
Contaminants Found
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
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
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 East Berkshire
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST BERKSHIRE FIRE DISTRICT 1 | VT0005115 | Surface Water | 184 | 57 |
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.