Peor infraestructura: Vermont — Clasificaciones 2026

Out of 280 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in Vermont, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	280
Highest risk	65%
Median risk	43%
Average risk	43%
State	Vermont

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	05678	Websterville	VT	65%	Very High	82/100
2	05674	Warren	VT	64%	Very High	49/100
3	05765	Proctor	VT	61%	Very High	74/100
4	05091	Woodstock	VT	59%	High	68/100
5	05158	Westminster	VT	59%	High	74/100
6	05050	Mc Indoe Falls	VT	58%	High	63/100
7	05154	Saxtons River	VT	58%	High	80/100
8	05654	Graniteville	VT	58%	High	79/100
9	05670	South Barre	VT	58%	High	53/100
10	05701	Rutland	VT	58%	High	68/100
11	05201	Bennington	VT	57%	High	55/100
12	05034	Bridgewater	VT	55%	High	79/100
13	05089	Windsor	VT	55%	High	75/100
14	05821	Barnet	VT	55%	High	75/100
15	05904	Gilman	VT	55%	High	53/100
16	05068	South Royalton	VT	54%	High	73/100
17	05401	Burlington	VT	54%	High	91/100
18	05052	North Hartland	VT	53%	High	80/100
19	05254	Manchester	VT	53%	High	77/100
20	05363	Wilmington	VT	53%	High	73/100
21	05673	Waitsfield	VT	53%	High	53/100
22	05743	Fair Haven	VT	53%	High	83/100
23	05902	Beecher Falls	VT	53%	High	63/100
24	05060	Randolph	VT	52%	High	79/100
25	05081	Wells River	VT	52%	High	70/100
26	05301	Brattleboro	VT	52%	High	75/100
27	05648	Calais	VT	52%	High	74/100
28	05650	East Calais	VT	52%	High	74/100
29	05663	Northfield	VT	52%	High	72/100
30	05667	Plainfield	VT	52%	High	65/100
31	05739	Danby	VT	52%	High	79/100
32	05767	Rochester	VT	52%	High	81/100
33	05773	Wallingford	VT	52%	High	74/100
34	05841	Greensboro	VT	52%	High	82/100
35	05641	Barre	VT	51%	High	67/100
36	05819	Saint Johnsbury	VT	51%	High	76/100
37	05843	Hardwick	VT	51%	High	71/100
38	05855	Newport	VT	51%	High	78/100
39	05056	Plymouth	VT	50%	High	51/100
40	05143	Chester	VT	50%	High	69/100
41	05340	Bondville	VT	50%	High	50/100
42	05354	Vernon	VT	50%	High	63/100
43	05447	East Berkshire	VT	50%	High	81/100
44	05602	Montpelier	VT	50%	High	63/100
45	05753	Middlebury	VT	50%	High	72/100
46	05777	West Rutland	VT	50%	High	83/100
47	05142	Cavendish	VT	49%	High	77/100
48	05261	Pownal	VT	49%	High	78/100
49	05669	Roxbury	VT	49%	High	82/100
50	05736	Center Rutland	VT	49%	High	82/100
51	05038	Chelsea	VT	48%	High	77/100
52	05101	Bellows Falls	VT	48%	High	83/100
53	05255	Manchester Center	VT	48%	High	72/100
54	05262	Shaftsbury	VT	48%	High	83/100
55	05362	Williamsville	VT	48%	High	63/100
56	05462	Huntington	VT	48%	High	78/100
57	05733	Brandon	VT	48%	High	78/100
58	05775	West Pawlet	VT	48%	High	63/100
59	05776	West Rupert	VT	48%	High	63/100
60	05356	West Dover	VT	47%	High	73/100
61	05408	Burlington	VT	47%	High	86/100
62	05491	Vergennes	VT	47%	High	80/100
63	05651	East Montpelier	VT	47%	High	69/100
64	05658	Marshfield	VT	47%	High	78/100
65	05731	Benson	VT	47%	High	83/100
66	05735	Castleton	VT	47%	High	81/100
67	05748	Hancock	VT	47%	High	76/100
68	05826	Craftsbury	VT	47%	High	78/100
69	05851	Lyndonville	VT	47%	High	70/100
70	05860	Orleans	VT	47%	High	74/100
71	05862	Peacham	VT	47%	High	83/100
72	05032	Bethel	VT	46%	High	78/100
73	05048	Hartland	VT	46%	High	79/100
74	05051	Newbury	VT	46%	High	83/100
75	05148	Londonderry	VT	46%	High	73/100
76	05251	Dorset	VT	46%	High	79/100
77	05252	East Arlington	VT	46%	High	63/100
78	05342	Jacksonville	VT	46%	High	63/100
79	05361	Whitingham	VT	46%	High	79/100
80	05464	Jeffersonville	VT	46%	High	78/100
81	05486	South Hero	VT	46%	High	87/100
82	05488	Swanton	VT	46%	High	70/100
83	05492	Waterville	VT	46%	High	68/100
84	05649	East Barre	VT	46%	High	78/100
85	05661	Morrisville	VT	46%	High	72/100
86	05681	Woodbury	VT	46%	High	63/100
87	05762	Pittsfield	VT	46%	High	82/100
88	05764	Poultney	VT	46%	High	83/100
89	05822	Barton	VT	46%	High	64/100
90	05829	Derby	VT	46%	High	76/100
91	05833	East Charleston	VT	46%	High	53/100
92	05839	Glover	VT	46%	High	74/100
93	05903	Canaan	VT	46%	High	77/100
94	05001	White River Junction	VT	45%	High	74/100
95	05033	Bradford	VT	45%	High	69/100
96	05149	Ludlow	VT	45%	High	63/100
97	05156	Springfield	VT	45%	High	83/100
98	05260	North Pownal	VT	45%	High	63/100
99	05445	Charlotte	VT	45%	High	94/100
100	05448	East Fairfield	VT	45%	High	81/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.