Wilder, VT Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA compliance records for Wilder tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within VT.
How Wilder Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Wilder Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 73% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.07 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Wilder
2 independent water providers serve Wilder, VT — 2 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wilder, Vermont (population ~780), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 7,650 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Wilder — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Wilder: B (83/100)
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
Wilder water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05088 | B | Hartford Water Department | 7,600 |
All ZIP Codes in Wilder
- 05088 [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.
CDC Health Data for Wilder
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
How Old Is Wilder's Housing Stock?
With 73% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When a city's housing median build year is 1966, as in Wilder, the implication for water quality research is straightforward: municipal-level data captures what leaves the treatment plant, but household plumbing from before 1986 determines what actually arrives at the tap. In cities where older housing predominates, that gap between system-level and household-level data is widest.
Over half of homes in Wilder were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Wilder: Remediation Cost in Perspective
At current valuations, Wilder sits in the low remediation-share tier — the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.
Remediation costs in Wilder are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 19% below the Vermont average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Wilder
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 73% pre-rule share in Wilder keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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