Danville Fire District 1
EPA ID: VT0005037 ยท 500 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Danville Fire District 1 (VT0005037): 21 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 21 violations logged for Danville Fire District 1 carry a resolved status, and around 500 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Danville Fire District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Danville Fire District 1 have a median household income of $74,688 and about 2,042 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Danville Fire District 1'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Danville Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005037) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05828 in Danville.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Toluene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Ethylbenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0013 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 05828 - Danville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Danville Fire District 1 (VT0005037) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Danville Fire District 1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Danville Fire District 1; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Danville Fire District 1 serve?
Danville Fire District 1 serves approximately 500 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does Danville Fire District 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Danville Fire District 1 (VT): 21 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005037/
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