Jonesville, VT Water Safety: 65/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
While Jonesville avoids VT's lowest safety tiers, a portion of its water systems have logged documented violations.
How Jonesville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Jonesville Water
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 9.51.
Who Supplies Your Water in Jonesville
A single dominant system supplies most of Jonesville, VT. That utility controls infrastructure decisions, rate structures, and EPA compliance reporting for most residential addresses served across those 1 tracked system.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Jonesville, Vermont, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,048 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Jonesville — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Jonesville: C (65/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Jonesville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Jonesville
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05466 | C | RICHMOND WATER DEPT | 1,048 |
All ZIP Codes in Jonesville
- 05466 [C]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Jonesville
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Flood & Climate Risk in Jonesville
Over the multi-decade window covered by the National Flood Insurance Program, Jonesville has accumulated 18 claims — a total that suggests more than isolated flood exposure. With 100% of ZIP codes in designated flood zones, the water-quality implications of flooding move from hypothetical to periodically relevant: treatment intake can be compromised, wells can be infiltrated, and distribution backflow can occur.
Jonesville has a moderate flood history with 18 FEMA claims averaging $8,372 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,200</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
What You Can Do in Jonesville
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
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