Federal monitoring data for Saint Albans puts the city in VT's lower safety tier — exceedances show up in multiple utility districts, several systems have met thresholds requiring public notification under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the compliance deficit has persisted across more than one consecutive reporting cycle, with no clear reversal visible in the most recent data available.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Saint Albans, Vermont, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 16,016 people.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Saint Albans — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Saint Albans: D (52/100)

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

Saint Albans water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

• Lead data: not yet available for Saint Albans
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Saint Albans

• 05478 [D]
• 05479 [D]

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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Saint Albans

Setting Saint Albans remediation figures against its property market, the resulting ratio sits comfortably in the low tier — a classification that reflects the kind of household financial position where most homeowners can identify documented issues, schedule the work, and absorb the cost without it registering as a significant budget disruption.

Median Home Value

$297,900

Est. Remediation

$1,000

Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Remediation costs in Saint Albans are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 6% above the Vermont average.

Saint Albans: Flood History & Water Damage Risk

A moderate NFIP record for Saint Albans — 54 insurance claims paired with 50% of ZIP codes in FEMA flood zones — points to a flood history where water-quality pathways have likely been periodically relevant.

54

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$15,805

Avg Claim Payout

50%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~3

Est. Claims/Year

Saint Albans has a moderate flood history with 54 FEMA claims averaging $15,805 per payout. 50% 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>$1,000</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.