Fair Haven Water Department
EPA ID: VT0005218 · 3,076 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Fair Haven Water Department (VT0005218): 2 violations on record since 2021. Fair Haven Water Department's EPA record lists 2 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 3,076 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fair Haven Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Fair Haven Water Department have a median household income of $67,763 and about 4,144 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fair Haven Water Department's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Fair Haven Water Department (EPA ID: VT0005218) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 3,076 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05743 in Fair Haven.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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, 2021 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0024 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.
- 05743 - Fair Haven
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Fair Haven Water Department (VT0005218) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fair Haven Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fair Haven Water Department; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Fair Haven Water Department serve?
Fair Haven Water Department serves approximately 3,076 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does Fair Haven Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fair Haven Water Department (VT): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005218/
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