Historical Compliance Records VT

Alburgh Village Water System

EPA ID: VT0005136 ยท 576 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Alburgh Village Water System (VT0005136): 23 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the past five years, Alburgh Village Water System recorded 23 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 576 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

576
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0022 mg/L
Max Lead Level
23
Contaminants Flagged
$252K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,063
Median Household Income
3,670
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alburgh Village Water System serves a community with a median household income of $69,063 and an estimated 3,670 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Alburgh Village Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Alburgh Village Water System compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,350 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Alburgh Village Water System (EPA ID: VT0005136) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 576 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 23 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 resolved, 2 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
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0022 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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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 Alburgh Village Water System (VT0005136) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alburgh Village Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Alburgh Village Water System; its 23 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Alburgh Village Water System serve?

Alburgh Village Water System serves approximately 576 people across 3 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Alburgh Village Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Alburgh Village Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Alburgh Village Water System serve?
Alburgh Village Water System serves approximately 576 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Alburgh Village Water System's water source?
Alburgh Village Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Alburgh Village Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0022 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Alburgh Village Water System's service area?
The Alburgh Village Water System service area has a median household income of $69,063. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Alburgh Village Water System get its water?
Alburgh Village Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Alburgh Village Water System (VT): 23 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005136/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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