Underhill Center, VT Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout Underhill Center and across its water systems, EPA compliance data for VT shows above-average performance — violations are minimal, none of the tracked systems have recorded repeated MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the safety picture has held steady across multiple reporting periods.
How Underhill Center Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Underhill Center Water
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 9.51.
Who Supplies Your Water in Underhill Center
A single utility carries the primary residential water load in Underhill Center, VT — the dominant provider across 1 federally tracked system.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Underhill Center, Vermont, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 825 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Underhill Center — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Underhill Center: B (73/100)
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
Underhill Center water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Underhill Center
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05490 | B | JERICHO UNDERHILL WATER | 825 |
All ZIP Codes in Underhill Center
- 05490 [B]
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 Underhill Center
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 Underhill Center
Taken together, Underhill Center's 1 NFIP flood insurance claim and 100% FEMA flood zone coverage place it in the moderate range of exposure. That middle position has specific implications for water quality. The contamination pathways that flooding can open — surface water overwhelming treatment facility intake, floodwaters infiltrating private wells, distribution pressure changes creating backflow — are not constant risks in a moderate-exposure community. But they do become active during significant flood events, and the claim record here indicates enough of those events to make flood timing an occasional factor in local water quality conversations.
Underhill Center has a moderate flood history with 1 FEMA claims averaging $3,101 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Underhill Center, VT