Water Quality Report

Charlotte, VT (05445): 25 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: West Wind Water System)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 05445 in Charlotte, VT contain 25 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 25 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 4 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 25 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 4 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
25 violations
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
2
Water Systems
64
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$660K
Median Home Value156% above state median ($258K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
100/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 05445 in Charlotte, Vermont is mapped to the water system West Wind Water System (EPA ID: VT0005557). This system provides water to approximately 64 people from surface water sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
West Wind Water System VT0005557 64 Surface water
Shelburne Water Department VT0005087 5,764 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for West Wind Water System (VT0005557) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (8) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Charlotte has 4 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 05445 was built around 1988. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 05445 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 25 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 05445 (primary system: West Wind Water System), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 05445's water come from?

The recorded water source for West Wind Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 05445, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 64 people.

How can I get my water tested in Charlotte?

If West Wind Water System supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 05445?

05445 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Chittenden County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 05445?

FEMA records contain 4 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 05445; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is C, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Charlotte, VT (05445): 25 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/05445/
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 05445

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
05473 North Ferrisburgh, VT 3.7 mi N/A 0
05482 Shelburne, VT 5.5 mi A 4
05461 Hinesburg, VT 6.6 mi N/A 0
05469 Monkton, VT 6.7 mi N/A 0
05456 Ferrisburgh, VT 7.4 mi N/A 0
12936 Essex, NY 7.5 mi N/A 1
12996 Willsboro, NY 9.0 mi A 0
05403 South Burlington, VT 10.0 mi A 8
05495 Williston, VT 10.9 mi A 6
05462 Huntington, VT 11.5 mi N/A 0

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