Water System Report VT

Williamstown Water Department

EPA ID: VT0005186 · 985 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Williamstown Water Department (VT0005186): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA records available for it, Williamstown Water Department shows no violations; the system serves about 985 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

985
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$233K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Williamstown Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$94,180
Median Household Income
3,136
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Williamstown Water Department have a median household income of $94,180 and about 3,136 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% 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

Williamstown Water Department'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.

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

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Williamstown Water Department (EPA ID: VT0005186) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 985 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 05679 in Williamstown.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0027 mg/L No 2024-12-31

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Williamstown Water Department (VT0005186) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williamstown Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Williamstown Water Department in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Williamstown Water Department serve?

Williamstown Water Department serves approximately 985 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.

Where does Williamstown Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Williamstown Water Department; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Williamstown Water Department serve? ▼
Williamstown Water Department serves approximately 985 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Williamstown Water Department's water source? ▼
Williamstown Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Williamstown Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0027 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). 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 Williamstown Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Williamstown Water Department have a median household income of $94,180 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Williamstown Water Department get its water? ▼
Williamstown Water Department'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Williamstown Water Department Water Quality Report, VT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005186/
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