Water System Report VT

Arlington Water Department

EPA ID: VT0005013 · 1,250 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Arlington Water Department (VT0005013): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Nothing in the federal violation file is listed against Arlington Water Department, a system that provides water to roughly 1,250 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,250
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0022 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$243K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Arlington Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$77,175
Median Household Income
4,545
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Arlington Water Department have a median household income of $77,175 and about 4,545 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Arlington Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Arlington Water Department (EPA ID: VT0005013) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 1,250 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0022 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by VT or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Arlington Water Department (VT0005013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Arlington Water Department in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Arlington Water Department serve?

Arlington Water Department serves approximately 1,250 people across 2 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Arlington Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Arlington Water Department; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Arlington Water Department serve? ▼
Arlington Water Department serves approximately 1,250 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Arlington Water Department's water source? ▼
Arlington Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Arlington Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0022 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Arlington Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Arlington Water Department have a median household income of $77,175 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Arlington Water Department get its water? ▼
Arlington Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

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