Water Quality: Sutton, VT
1 water system • 185 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Sutton is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 185 people, and has 21 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 10 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Sutton's violation count is 70% below the national average for Vermont. Contaminants associated with violations include Gross Alpha, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
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)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Sutton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON WATER SYSTEM | VT0005048 | Groundwater | 185 | 21 |
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.