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
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
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 Code | City | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05001 | White River Junction | — | 140 | 1 | CHAMBERS MOBILE HOME VILLAGE |
| 05648 | Calais | — | 97 | 0 | EAST CALAIS FIRE DISTRICT 1 |
| 05440 | Alburgh | — | 85 | 1 | ALBURGH VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM |
| 05822 | Barton | — | 49 | 0 | BARTON WATER SYSTEM |
| 05445 | Charlotte | — | 45 | 0 | COMMON PASTURES HOA |
| 05201 | Bennington | — | 31 | 0 | BENNINGTON WATER DEPT |
| 05701 | Rutland | — | 27 | 1 | HIGH RIDGE CONDOMINIUM |
| 05821 | Barnet | — | 22 | 1 | BARNET FIRE DISTRICT #2 |
| 05839 | Glover | — | 17 | 0 | UNION HOUSE NURSING HOME |
| 05340 | Bondville | — | 14 | 0 | OKEMO TRAILSIDE CONDOMINIUM |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05031 | Barnard | — | SONNENBERG WATER SYSTEM | 50 |
| 05033 | Bradford | — | BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM | 1,512 |
| 05037 | Brownsville | — | WEST WINDSOR MOUNTAIN WATER SYSTEM | 750 |
| 05038 | Chelsea | — | CHELSEA WATER SYSTEM | 450 |
| 05101 | Bellows Falls | — | BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT | 4,000 |
| 05250 | Arlington | — | ARLINGTON WATER DEPT | 1,250 |
| 05301 | Brattleboro | — | BRATTLEBORO WATER DEPT | 12,200 |
| 05441 | Bakersfield | — | BAKERSFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1 | 446 |
| 05647 | Cabot | — | CABOT TOWN WATER SYSTEM | 250 |
| 05732 | Bomoseen | — | CASTLETON FIRE DISTRICT 3 | 500 |
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
- 05820 (Albany) — 2 violations
- 05440 (Alburgh) — 85 violations ⚠
- 05250 (Arlington)
- 05030 (Ascutney) — 13 violations
- 05441 (Bakersfield)
- 05031 (Barnard)
- 05821 (Barnet) — 22 violations ⚠
- 05641 (Barre) — 7 violations ⚠
- 05822 (Barton) — 49 violations
- 05101 (Bellows Falls)
- 05201 (Bennington) — 31 violations
- 05032 (Bethel) — 2 violations
- 05732 (Bomoseen)
- 05340 (Bondville) — 14 violations
- 05033 (Bradford)
- 05733 (Brandon)
- 05301 (Brattleboro)
- 05034 (Bridgewater) — 2 violations ⚠
- 05734 (Bridport)
- 05443 (Bristol) — 10 violations
- 05037 (Brownsville)
- 05401 (Burlington) — 6 violations
- 05647 (Cabot)
- 05648 (Calais) — 97 violations
- 05444 (Cambridge) — 8 violations
- 05903 (Canaan) — 3 violations
- 05735 (Castleton)
- 05142 (Cavendish) — 4 violations
- 05445 (Charlotte) — 45 violations
- 05038 (Chelsea)
- 05143 (Chester) — 12 violations
- 05439 (Colchester) — 10 violations
- 05452 (Essex Junction) — 4 violations
- 05839 (Glover) — 17 violations
- 05601 (Montpelier) — 7 violations
- 05701 (Rutland) — 27 violations ⚠
- 05403 (South Burlington) — 9 violations
- 05671 (Waterbury) — 6 violations ⚠
- 05001 (White River Junction) — 140 violations ⚠
- 05404 (Winooski) — 2 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Regulations: State plumbing boards, ICC, IAPMO
- Rebates: Rewiring America
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