Highgate Springs, VT (05460): No EPA Water System
No EPA-registered water system mapped - county-level context only
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 05460 in Highgate Springs, VT do not contain a complete violation count and source window. ZipCheckup does not infer a clean record from missing or partial data.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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Limited data available for ZIP 05460
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Coverage: 1 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (2) MODERATE
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- 05039 (Corinth)
- 05040 (East Corinth)
- 05041 (East Randolph) - 25 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 05042 (East Ryegate)
- 05043 (East Thetford)
- 05045 (Fairlee)
- 05046 (Groton)
- 05047 (Hartford)
- 05048 (Hartland) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 05488 (Swanton) - 4 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 05459 (Highgate Center) - 5 mi
- 05485 (Sheldon Springs) - 8 mi
- 05483 (Sheldon) - 10 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 05457 (Franklin) - 10 mi
- 05478 (Saint Albans) - 11 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 05479 (Saint Albans) - 11 mi
- 05481 (Saint Albans Bay) - 12 mi
- 05474 (North Hero) - 13 mi - 23 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 12979 (Rouses Point, NY) - 13 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). No EPA-registered water system is mapped to ZIP 05460. To look up the system serving a specific address, use the state SDWIS search tool.
5 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.
Environmental Hazards (9) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (4) OK
Cost & Community (5) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 05460 safe to drink?
No EPA-registered public water system is mapped to ZIP 05460, so there is no federal water quality record to assess. Residents in this area typically rely on private wells or very small systems below EPA reporting thresholds. If you rely on a private well, the CDC recommends testing it at least once a year. 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 05460's water come from?
There is no community water system directly registered with the EPA for ZIP 05460. Most residents rely on private wells drawing from groundwater, or are served by a neighboring district that isn't cross-referenced to this ZIP in federal data. Check with your local county health department to confirm your source.
How can I get my water tested in Highgate Springs?
Since no EPA-registered water utility is mapped to ZIP 05460, contact your local county health department or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends testing private wells at least once a year.
What is the radon risk for 05460?
05460 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Franklin County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Highgate Springs, VT (05460): No EPA Water System. https://zipcheckup.com/report/05460/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 05460
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05488 | Swanton, VT | 4.1 mi | N/A | 5 |
| 05459 | Highgate Center, VT | 5.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 05485 | Sheldon Springs, VT | 7.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 05483 | Sheldon, VT | 9.6 mi | N/A | 4 |
| 05457 | Franklin, VT | 9.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 05478 | Saint Albans, VT | 11.3 mi | N/A | 6 |
| 05479 | Saint Albans, VT | 11.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 05481 | Saint Albans Bay, VT | 11.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 05474 | North Hero, VT | 12.8 mi | N/A | 23 |
| 12979 | Rouses Point, NY | 12.9 mi | N/A | 3 |
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