Water System Report VT

Fairfax Heights Water Company

EPA ID: VT0005118 · 100 people served · 1 ZIP code

Fairfax Heights Water Company carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 100 residents.

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

100
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$361K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fairfax Heights Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$118,438
Median Household Income
5,195
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fairfax Heights Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $118,438 and an estimated 5,195 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Fairfax Heights Water Company'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Franklin 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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Fairfax Heights Water Company (EPA ID: VT0005118) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 05454 in Fairfax.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Fairfax Heights Water Company (VT0005118) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairfax Heights Water Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Fairfax Heights Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Fairfax Heights Water Company serve?

Fairfax Heights Water Company serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.

Where does Fairfax Heights Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
20
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Population served: 100
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

Should I use a water filter?
Fairfax Heights Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fairfax Heights Water Company serve?
Fairfax Heights Water Company serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fairfax Heights Water Company's water source?
Fairfax Heights Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fairfax Heights Water Company's service area?
The Fairfax Heights Water Company service area has a median household income of $118,438. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fairfax Heights Water Company get its water?
Fairfax Heights Water Company'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.
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