STATE REPORT VT 7 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Vermont Water Quality & Safety Report

40 ZIP codes · 92 water systems · IPC plumbing code · Updated 2026-03-16

Data: EPA SDWIS, NWS, State plumbing boards, Rewiring America Last verified: 2026-03-16

40
ZIP Codes
92
Water Systems
27
ZIPs with Violations
IPC
Plumbing Code
8
Avg Rebate Programs

Overview

We track water quality, weather alerts, plumbing regulations, and energy rebates for 40 ZIP codes across Vermont, covering 92 community water systems that serve approximately 180,460 people.

27 of 40 ZIP codes (68%) have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations have been documented.

Plumbing Regulations

Vermont follows the International Plumbing Code (2015 edition).

  • Plumbing code: IPC (2015)
  • Homeowner DIY: Licensed plumber required
  • Water heater permit: Required
  • Annual backflow test: Required

Full Vermont regulations →

Energy & Water Rebates

Across 40 tracked ZIP codes in Vermont, residents have access to an average of 8 water-related rebate programs — including incentives for heat pump water heaters, efficient fixtures, and plumbing upgrades.

Check rebates for your ZIP code →

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP CodeCitySafety ScoreViolationsHealth-BasedSystem
05001White River Junction1401CHAMBERS MOBILE HOME VILLAGE
05648Calais970EAST CALAIS FIRE DISTRICT 1
05440Alburgh851ALBURGH VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM
05822Barton490BARTON WATER SYSTEM
05445Charlotte450COMMON PASTURES HOA
05201Bennington310BENNINGTON WATER DEPT
05701Rutland271HIGH RIDGE CONDOMINIUM
05821Barnet221BARNET FIRE DISTRICT #2
05839Glover170UNION HOUSE NURSING HOME
05340Bondville140OKEMO TRAILSIDE CONDOMINIUM

Areas with No Violations

ZIP CodeCitySafety ScoreSystemPopulation
05031BarnardSONNENBERG WATER SYSTEM50
05033BradfordBRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM1,512
05037BrownsvilleWEST WINDSOR MOUNTAIN WATER SYSTEM750
05038ChelseaCHELSEA WATER SYSTEM450
05101Bellows FallsBELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT4,000
05250ArlingtonARLINGTON WATER DEPT1,250
05301BrattleboroBRATTLEBORO WATER DEPT12,200
05441BakersfieldBAKERSFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1446
05647CabotCABOT TOWN WATER SYSTEM250
05732BomoseenCASTLETON FIRE DISTRICT 3500

Lead & Copper

  • 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

  • High risk (Zone 1): 0 ZIP codes (0%)
  • Moderate risk (Zone 2): 0 ZIP codes
  • Low risk (Zone 3): 0 ZIP codes

All 40 ZIP Codes in Vermont

Data Sources

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