Historical Compliance Records VT

Randolph Center Water System

EPA ID: VT0005177 ยท 1,138 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Randolph Center Water System (VT0005177): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Randolph Center Water System carries 3 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 1,138 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,138
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$271K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,919
Median Household Income
6,053
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Randolph Center Water System serves a community with a median household income of $71,919 and an estimated 6,053 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

Randolph Center Water System'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Randolph Center Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,150
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Randolph Center Water System (EPA ID: VT0005177) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 1,138 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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 Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0015 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 Randolph Center Water System (VT0005177) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randolph Center Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Randolph Center Water System; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Randolph Center Water System serve?

Randolph Center Water System serves approximately 1,138 people across 2 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Randolph Center Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Randolph Center Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Randolph Center Water System serve?
Randolph Center Water System serves approximately 1,138 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Randolph Center Water System's water source?
Randolph Center Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Randolph Center Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Randolph Center Water System's service area?
The Randolph Center Water System service area has a median household income of $71,919. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Randolph Center Water System get its water?
Randolph Center Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Randolph Center Water System (VT): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005177/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Randolph Center Water System (EPA ID: VT0005177) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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