Water Quality: Proctor, VT
2 water systems • 20,500 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Proctor is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 20,500 people, and has 32 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Proctor's violation count is 55% below the national average for Vermont. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform, Gross Alpha, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
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)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Proctor
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT | VT0005229 | Surface Water | 18,500 | 3 |
| PROCTOR WATER DEPT | VT0005228 | Groundwater | 2,000 | 29 |
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.