Historical Compliance Records VT

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

551
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
21
Contaminants Flagged
$324K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Greensboro Fire District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$71,012
Median Household Income
947
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Vermont

3 violations
1 violation
23 violations
1 violation
21 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 21 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 21 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 Greensboro Fire District 1 serve? ▼
Greensboro Fire District 1 serves approximately 551 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Greensboro Fire District 1's water source? ▼
Greensboro Fire District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Greensboro Fire District 1's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0011 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Greensboro Fire District 1? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Greensboro Fire District 1 have a median household income of $71,012 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Greensboro Fire District 1 get its water? ▼
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. 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.). Greensboro Fire District 1 (VT): 21 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005198/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Greensboro Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005198) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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