Water System Report VT

Homestead Acres Mhp

EPA ID: VT0005134 · 81 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Homestead Acres Mhp — the supplier serving 81 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

81
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$267K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Homestead Acres Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,140
Median Household Income
7,896
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Homestead Acres Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $73,140 and an estimated 7,896 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Homestead Acres Mhp'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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Homestead Acres Mhp (EPA ID: VT0005134) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 81 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 05488 in Swanton.

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 Homestead Acres Mhp (VT0005134) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homestead Acres Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Homestead Acres Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Homestead Acres Mhp serve?

Homestead Acres Mhp serves approximately 81 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.

Where does Homestead Acres Mhp 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
31
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.
Population served: 81
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?
Homestead Acres Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Homestead Acres Mhp serve?
Homestead Acres Mhp serves approximately 81 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Homestead Acres Mhp's water source?
Homestead Acres Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Homestead Acres Mhp's service area?
The Homestead Acres Mhp service area has a median household income of $73,140. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Homestead Acres Mhp get its water?
Homestead Acres Mhp'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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