Chemical Contaminants

Dry cleaners use chemicals to clean clothes and other fabrics. When these chemicals are breathed in, they can be harmful to your health. They can remain in the environment for decades.

Gross alpha radiation is a type of energy released when certain radioactive elements decay or break down and can be found in your drinking water.

For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ 802-863-7280 [email protected] Health Department Resources and Guidance for Safe Flood Recovery HealthVermont.gov/Flood WATERBURY, VT – As people throughout Vermont begin recovery from yet another...

What You Need to Know About Hydrogen Sulfide in Drinking Water Hydrogen sulfide gas can occur in wells anywhere in Vermont and gives the water a characteristic "rotten egg" taste or smell. Hydrogen sulfide gas or sulfur bacteria in your...

Air Quality in Your Home National studies have shown that air pollution in our homes can be more of a health concern than air pollution outside. Indoor pollutant levels may, in fact, be many times higher than outdoor levels. There...

What You Need to Know About Iron in Drinking Water Iron is a metal found naturally in the Earth’s crust, which means it can be found in your well or spring water.

What You Need to Know About Lead in Drinking Water Lead is a highly toxic metal. Lead can be found in both public water systems (town and city) and private water systems (wells and springs), in household plumbing, and in...

What You Need to Know About Manganese in Drinking Water Manganese is a metal found naturally in the Earth's crust, which means it can be found in your well or spring water. It is an essential nutrient for the human...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that public water systems use chlorine for disinfection at the water treatment facility.

Vermont law requires water to be tested when a new groundwater drinking source is installed for single-family residences. Find out what you need to do.