Water System Report VT

Passumpsic Fire District 1

EPA ID: VT0005031 · 140 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Passumpsic Fire District 1 ha operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 140 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

140
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$250K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Passumpsic Fire District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,000
Median Household Income
1,025
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Passumpsic Fire District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $60,000 and an estimated 1,025 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Passumpsic Fire District 1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Caledonia County, Vermont rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Passumpsic Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005031) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 140 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 05821 in Barnet.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Passumpsic Fire District 1 (VT0005031) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Passumpsic Fire District 1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Passumpsic Fire District 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Passumpsic Fire District 1 serve?

Passumpsic Fire District 1 serves approximately 140 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.

Where does Passumpsic Fire District 1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
51
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Population served: 140
Reported to Vermont

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Passumpsic Fire District 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Passumpsic Fire District 1 serve?
Passumpsic Fire District 1 serves approximately 140 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Passumpsic Fire District 1's water source?
Passumpsic Fire District 1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Passumpsic Fire District 1's service area?
The Passumpsic Fire District 1 service area has a median household income of $60,000. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Passumpsic Fire District 1 get its water?
Passumpsic Fire District 1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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