East Hardwick Fire District 1
EPA ID: VT0005038 · 350 people served · 3 ZIP codes
EPA monitoring data for East Hardwick Fire District 1 show an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 350 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Hardwick Fire District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The East Hardwick Fire District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $72,500 and an estimated 4,262 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
East Hardwick Fire District 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
East Hardwick Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005038) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 350 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Hardwick Fire District 1 (VT0005038) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Hardwick Fire District 1 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, East Hardwick Fire District 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does East Hardwick Fire District 1 serve?
East Hardwick Fire District 1 serves approximately 350 people across 3 ZIP codes in Vermont.
Where does East Hardwick Fire District 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: East Hardwick Fire District 1 Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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East Hardwick Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005038) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.