Bakersfield Fire District 1
EPA ID: VT0005114 · 446 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bakersfield Fire District 1 (VT0005114): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the EPA data on file, Bakersfield Fire District 1 has logged zero violations for the 446 people in its service area - a count of records, not a test result for any home.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bakersfield Fire District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Bakersfield Fire District 1 have a median household income of $78,698 and about 8,167 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bakersfield 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Vermont
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
Bakersfield Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005114) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 446 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 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
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bakersfield Fire District 1 (VT0005114) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bakersfield Fire District 1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bakersfield Fire District 1 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Bakersfield Fire District 1 serve?
Bakersfield Fire District 1 serves approximately 446 people across 4 ZIP codes in Vermont.
Where does Bakersfield Fire District 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bakersfield Fire District 1 Water Quality Report, VT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005114/
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