South Burlington Fire District
EPA ID: VT0005090 · 250 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for South Burlington Fire District (VT0005090): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at South Burlington Fire District number 1 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 250 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Burlington Fire District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with South Burlington Fire District have a median household income of $97,041 and about 62,260 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
South Burlington Fire District'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 80th 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
South Burlington Fire District (EPA ID: VT0005090) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 250 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | 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.
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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 South Burlington Fire District (VT0005090) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Burlington Fire District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does South Burlington Fire District serve?
South Burlington Fire District serves approximately 250 people across 3 ZIP codes in Vermont.
Where does South Burlington Fire District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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