Water Quality Report

Montgomery Center, VT (05471): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Richford Water System

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 05471 in Montgomery Center, VT contain 1 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 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0016 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 15 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 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0016 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 15 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation
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
1
Water System
1,700
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$280K
Median Home ValueState 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
98/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 05471 in Montgomery Center, Vermont is mapped to the water system Richford Water System (EPA ID: VT0005126). This system provides water to approximately 1,700 people from surface water sources.

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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 Richford Water System (VT0005126) on EPA.gov.

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.

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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (8) OK
Cost & Community (7) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Montgomery Center has 15 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 05471 was built around 1987. 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 05471 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 05471 (primary system: Richford 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 05471's water come from?

The recorded water source for Richford Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 05471, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 1,700 people.

How can I get my water tested in Montgomery Center?

If Richford 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.

Is lead a concern in 05471 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 05471 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0016 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 05471?

05471 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.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 05471?

FEMA records contain 15 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 05471; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, 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). Montgomery Center, VT (05471): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/05471/
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 05471

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
05470 Montgomery, VT 2.4 mi N/A 0
05447 East Berkshire, VT 6.1 mi N/A 0
05476 Richford, VT 7.8 mi N/A 1
05874 Westfield, VT 8.0 mi N/A 14
05859 North Troy, VT 9.2 mi N/A 16
05450 Enosburg Falls, VT 9.3 mi N/A 1
05847 Lowell, VT 9.4 mi N/A 0
05868 Troy, VT 10.0 mi N/A 0
05652 Eden, VT 10.0 mi N/A 0
05441 Bakersfield, VT 10.2 mi N/A 0

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