Water System Report VT

Sheldon Water System

EPA ID: VT0005127 · 480 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sheldon Water System (VT0005127): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal SDWIS data returns no violation records for Sheldon Water System, the supplier serving 480 residents - a statement about the EPA file rather than a measurement of contaminant levels in the water.

Data: EPA SDWIS

480
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$245K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sheldon Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$72,991
Median Household Income
8,728
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Sheldon Water System have a median household income of $72,991 and about 8,728 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sheldon Water System'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Sheldon Water System (EPA ID: VT0005127) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 480 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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

3 of 3 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 Sheldon Water System (VT0005127) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheldon Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sheldon Water System 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 Sheldon Water System serve?

Sheldon Water System serves approximately 480 people across 3 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Sheldon Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Sheldon Water System; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Sheldon Water System serve? ▼
Sheldon Water System serves approximately 480 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Sheldon Water System's water source? ▼
Sheldon Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sheldon Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Sheldon Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Sheldon Water System have a median household income of $72,991 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sheldon Water System get its water? ▼
Sheldon Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sheldon Water System Water Quality Report, VT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005127/
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