Greensboro Fire District 1
EPA ID: VT0005198 ยท 551 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Greensboro Fire District 1 (VT0005198): 21 violations on record since 2021. Greensboro Fire District 1's EPA record lists 21 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 551 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Greensboro Fire District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Greensboro Fire District 1 have a median household income of $71,012 and about 947 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Greensboro Fire District 1'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Greensboro Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005198) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 551 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2022 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Toluene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Ethylbenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0011 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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 Greensboro Fire District 1 (VT0005198) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greensboro Fire District 1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Greensboro Fire District 1; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Greensboro Fire District 1 serve?
Greensboro Fire District 1 serves approximately 551 people across 2 ZIP codes in Vermont.
Where does Greensboro Fire District 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Greensboro Fire District 1 (VT): 21 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005198/
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