Coliform Bacteria
(Kit A)
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Every year
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Stomachaches, diarrhea, GI (gastrointestinal) diseases
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Surface water intrusion, septic leachate, agriculture runoff
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Arsenic
(Kit C)
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Every five years
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Increases risk of bladder, lung or skin cancer
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Naturally occurring in some bedrock and soils in Vermont
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Chloride
(Kit C)
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Every five years
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Chloride may indicate other contaminants are present in the water
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Septic leachate, road salt
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Copper (flush)
(Kit C)
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Every five years
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Stomachaches, vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage in young children
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Leaches from plumbing and fixtures due to corrosive water
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Fluoride
(Kit C)
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Every five years
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Fluoride levels above 4 mg/L can cause bone disease. Fluoride levels above 2 mg/L can cause staining or pitting of teeth. Optimal fluoride levels of 0.7 mg/L prevent tooth decay.
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Naturally occurring in some bedrock and soils in Vermont
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Hardness
(Kit C)
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Every five years
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Causes scale buildup in pipes and fixtures, gray staining of washed clothes
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Naturally occurring in some bedrock and soils in Vermont
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Iron
(Kit C)
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Every five years
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Unpleasant odors, stains and tastes
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Naturally occurring in some bedrock and soils in Vermont
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Lead (first draw and flush)
(Kit C)
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Every five years
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Damage to brain, kidneys and nervous system
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Leaches from plumbing and fixtures due to corrosive water
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Manganese
(Kit C)
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Every five years
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Damage to the nervous system (memory, attention and motor skills) when consumed over a long period of time, infants may develop learning and behavior problems
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Naturally occurring in some bedrock and soils in Vermont
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Nitrate/Nitrite
(Kit C)
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Every five years. If present above 5 mg/L: Every 3-6 months
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Methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants
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Fertilized agricultural fields, septic leachate, compost piles
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Sodium
(Kit C)
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Every five years
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Sodium may indicate other contaminants are present in the water, can be harmful to those on limited sodium diets
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Septic leachate, road salt, water softeners
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Gross Alpha Radiation
(Kit RA)
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Every five years
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Cancer risk
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Naturally occurring in some bedrock and soils in Vermont
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Uranium
(Kit C)
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Every five years
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Kidney damage
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Naturally occurring in some bedrock and soils in Vermont
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