Current Noncompliance VT

Cambridge Village Water

EPA ID: VT0005149 ยท 262 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cambridge Village Water (VT0005149): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 1 violation as unresolved at Cambridge Village Water - roughly 262 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

262
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2022-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$334K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$93,900
Median Household Income
4,836
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
10%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cambridge Village Water have a median household income of $93,900 and about 4,836 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cambridge Village Water'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cambridge Village Water (EPA ID: VT0005149) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 262 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence 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
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2022-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Cambridge Village Water (VT0005149) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cambridge Village Water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Cambridge Village Water serve?

Cambridge Village Water serves approximately 262 people across 2 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Cambridge Village Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Cambridge Village Water serve? ▼
Cambridge Village Water serves approximately 262 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Cambridge Village Water's water source? ▼
Cambridge Village Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cambridge Village Water's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Cambridge Village Water? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cambridge Village Water have a median household income of $93,900 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cambridge Village Water get its water? ▼
Cambridge Village Water'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cambridge Village Water (VT): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005149/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cambridge Village Water (VT): 4 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005149/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Cambridge Village Water (EPA ID: VT0005149) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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