Water System Report VT

Lunenburg Fire District 2

EPA ID: VT0005113 · 400 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Lunenburg Fire District 2 has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 400 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

C · 63
Avg Safety Score
400
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0024 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$144K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lunenburg Fire District 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$48,500
Median Household Income
1,850
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lunenburg Fire District 2 serves a community with a median household income of $48,500 and an estimated 1,850 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lunenburg Fire District 2'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Essex 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

75 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 2 (EPA ID: VT0005113) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
05906 0.0024 mg/L No N/A

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lunenburg Fire District 2 (VT0005113) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lunenburg Fire District 2 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lunenburg Fire District 2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lunenburg Fire District 2 serve?

Lunenburg Fire District 2 serves approximately 400 people across 3 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Lunenburg Fire District 2 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
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 2 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
104
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.
Population served: 400
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

Is water from Lunenburg Fire District 2 safe to drink?
Lunenburg Fire District 2 has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Lunenburg Fire District 2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lunenburg Fire District 2 serve?
Lunenburg Fire District 2 serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lunenburg Fire District 2's water source?
Lunenburg Fire District 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lunenburg Fire District 2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0024 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lunenburg Fire District 2's service area?
The Lunenburg Fire District 2 service area has a median household income of $48,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lunenburg Fire District 2 get its water?
Lunenburg Fire District 2'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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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