Water Quality Report

Sheldon, VT (05483): 4 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Swanton Village Water)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 05483 in Sheldon, VT contain 4 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 4 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0028 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
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 4 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0028 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.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
4 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
3
Water Systems
4,000
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.2× the national median for this measure
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$244K
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
92/100
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 (5) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 05483 in Sheldon, Vermont is mapped to the water system Swanton Village Water (EPA ID: VT0005132). This system provides water to approximately 4,000 people from surface water sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Swanton Village Water VT0005132 4,000 Surface water
Sheldon Water System VT0005127 480 Groundwater
Franklin Water System VT0005120 400 Groundwater

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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 Swanton Village Water (VT0005132) 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 (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (8) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Sheldon

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 05483 was built around 1984. 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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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Sheldon is 1984; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 05483 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 4 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 05483 (primary system: Swanton Village Water), 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 05483's water come from?

The recorded water source for Swanton Village Water, a system mapped to ZIP code 05483, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 4,000 people.

How can I get my water tested in Sheldon?

If Swanton Village Water 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 05483 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 05483 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0028 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). 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 05483?

05483 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

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sheldon, VT (05483): 4 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/05483/
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Page version: October 2026.

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05459 Highgate Center, VT 4.8 mi N/A 0
05457 Franklin, VT 5.7 mi N/A 0
05455 Fairfield, VT 7.9 mi N/A 2
05450 Enosburg Falls, VT 8.0 mi N/A 1
05479 Saint Albans, VT 8.3 mi N/A 0
05488 Swanton, VT 8.5 mi N/A 5
05478 Saint Albans, VT 8.5 mi N/A 6
05460 Highgate Springs, VT 9.6 mi N/A 0
05481 Saint Albans Bay, VT 10.6 mi N/A 0

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