Historical Compliance Records VT

Smugglers Notch Water System

EPA ID: VT0005151 ยท 2,960 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Smugglers Notch Water System (VT0005151): 2 violations on record since 2021. Although 2 violations appeared on Smugglers Notch Water System's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 2,960 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,960
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0049 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$334K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Smugglers Notch Water System 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 Smugglers Notch Water System 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Smugglers Notch 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
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

Smugglers Notch Water System (EPA ID: VT0005151) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 2,960 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
April 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM 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
0.0049 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Smugglers Notch Water System (VT0005151) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smugglers Notch Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Smugglers Notch Water System; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Smugglers Notch Water System serve?

Smugglers Notch Water System serves approximately 2,960 people across 2 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Smugglers Notch Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 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 Smugglers Notch Water System serve? ▼
Smugglers Notch Water System serves approximately 2,960 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Smugglers Notch Water System's water source? ▼
Smugglers Notch Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Smugglers Notch Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0049 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 Smugglers Notch Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Smugglers Notch Water System 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 Smugglers Notch Water System get its water? ▼
Smugglers Notch 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 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.). Smugglers Notch Water System (VT): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005151/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Smugglers Notch Water System (VT): 2 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Smugglers Notch Water System (EPA ID: VT0005151) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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