Coventry Fire District 1
EPA ID: VT0005191 · 251 people served · 1 ZIP code
Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Coventry Fire District 1 encountered 1 violation, each subsequently remedied and closed — today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 251 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Coventry Fire District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Coventry Fire District 1'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.
About 1% of homes in Orleans County, Vermont rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Coventry Fire District 1 compares to EPA limits
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Vermont
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Coventry Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005191) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 251 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05825 in Coventry.
Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 05825 — Coventry
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Coventry Fire District 1 (VT0005191) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coventry Fire District 1 water safe to drink?
Coventry Fire District 1 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Coventry Fire District 1 serve?
Coventry Fire District 1 serves approximately 251 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does Coventry Fire District 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: Coventry Fire District 1 Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Coventry Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005191) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.