Vermont — At-Large
119th Congress · 308 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 308 ZIP codes in Vermont's At-Large: the district earns a grade B (71/100). 880 EPA violations on record, 73 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Vermont's At-Large. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05439 | Colchester | 98 | A | 14 (1 health) |
| 2 | 05449 | Colchester | 98 | A | 14 (1 health) |
| 3 | 05405 | Burlington | 95 | A | 3 |
| 4 | 05406 | Burlington | 95 | A | 3 |
| 5 | 05451 | Essex | 95 | A | 2 |
| 6 | 05453 | Essex Junction | 95 | A | 2 |
| 7 | 05445 | Charlotte | 94 | A | 3 |
| 8 | 05458 | Grand Isle | 94 | A | 2 |
| 9 | 05461 | Hinesburg | 94 | A | 2 |
| 10 | 05404 | Winooski | 93 | A | 1 |
| 11 | 05465 | Jericho | 92 | A | 4 |
| 12 | 05482 | Shelburne | 92 | A | 3 |
| 13 | 05494 | Westford | 92 | A | 3 |
| 14 | 05495 | Williston | 92 | A | 3 |
| 15 | 05401 | Burlington | 91 | A | 3 |
| 16 | 05402 | Burlington | 91 | A | 3 |
| 17 | 05440 | Alburgh | 91 | A | 10 (1 health) |
| 18 | 05452 | Essex Junction | 91 | A | 2 |
| 19 | 05474 | North Hero | 90 | A | 0 |
| 20 | 05486 | South Hero | 87 | A | 3 |
| 21 | 05489 | Underhill | 87 | A | 1 |
| 22 | 05408 | Burlington | 86 | A | 3 |
| 23 | 05468 | Milton | 86 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 24 | 05446 | Colchester | 84 | B | 14 (1 health) |
| 25 | 05477 | Richmond | 84 | B | 2 |
| 26 | 05031 | Barnard | 83 | B | 0 |
| 27 | 05037 | Brownsville | 83 | B | 0 |
| 28 | 05051 | Newbury | 83 | B | 1 |
| 29 | 05055 | Norwich | 83 | B | 1 |
| 30 | 05083 | West Fairlee | 83 | B | 0 |
| 31 | 05084 | West Hartford | 83 | B | 0 |
| 32 | 05088 | Wilder | 83 | B | 0 |
| 33 | 05101 | Bellows Falls | 83 | B | 0 |
| 34 | 05156 | Springfield | 83 | B | 0 |
| 35 | 05262 | Shaftsbury | 83 | B | 1 |
| 36 | 05346 | Putney | 83 | B | 0 |
| 37 | 05350 | Readsboro | 83 | B | 0 |
| 38 | 05441 | Bakersfield | 83 | B | 0 |
| 39 | 05457 | Franklin | 83 | B | 0 |
| 40 | 05483 | Sheldon | 83 | B | 0 |
| 41 | 05647 | Cabot | 83 | B | 0 |
| 42 | 05731 | Benson | 83 | B | 0 |
| 43 | 05734 | Bridport | 83 | B | 0 |
| 44 | 05743 | Fair Haven | 83 | B | 1 |
| 45 | 05763 | Pittsford | 83 | B | 0 |
| 46 | 05764 | Poultney | 83 | B | 0 |
| 47 | 05770 | Shoreham | 83 | B | 1 |
| 48 | 05777 | West Rutland | 83 | B | 0 |
| 49 | 05828 | Danville | 83 | B | 1 |
| 50 | 05845 | Irasburg | 83 | B | 0 |
Overview
Vermont's At-Large encompasses 308 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (71/100).
880 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 73 are health-based violations. About 48% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 222 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 206 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 120 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 97 violations
- Lead - 44 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1971 (~55 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 2 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 308 ZIP codes in Vermont's At-Large.