South Georgia Fire District
EPA ID: VT0005121 · 500 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Georgia Fire District (VT0005121): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. While 1 violation did appear in South Georgia Fire District's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 500 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Georgia Fire District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The South Georgia Fire District serves a community with a median household income of $112,122 and an estimated 34,558 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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 Georgia Fire District'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How South Georgia Fire District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
South Georgia Fire District (EPA ID: VT0005121) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 the full compliance record for South Georgia Fire District (VT0005121) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Georgia Fire District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for South Georgia Fire District; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does South Georgia Fire District serve?
South Georgia Fire District serves approximately 500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Vermont.
Where does South Georgia Fire District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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