Water System Report VT

Pittsford Florence Water Department

EPA ID: VT0005225 · 1,923 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Pittsford Florence Water Department — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,923 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 63
Avg Safety Score
1,923
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$230K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$69,112
Median Household Income
10,224
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pittsford Florence Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $69,112 and an estimated 10,224 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Pittsford Florence Water Department'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Rutland 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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $750
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,150

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

PITTSFORD FLORENCE WATER DEPT (EPA ID: VT0005225) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 1,923 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
05763 0.0014 mg/L No N/A

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

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pittsford Florence Water Department (VT0005225) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pittsford Florence Water Department water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pittsford Florence Water Department has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pittsford Florence Water Department serve?

Pittsford Florence Water Department serves approximately 1,923 people across 4 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Pittsford Florence Water Department 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
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: PITTSFORD FLORENCE WATER DEPT 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
629
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,652
Reported to Vermont

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Pittsford Florence Water Department safe to drink?
Pittsford Florence Water Department has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Pittsford Florence Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pittsford Florence Water Department serve?
Pittsford Florence Water Department serves approximately 1,923 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Pittsford Florence Water Department's water source?
Pittsford Florence Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pittsford Florence Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pittsford Florence Water Department's service area?
The Pittsford Florence Water Department service area has a median household income of $69,112. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pittsford Florence Water Department get its water?
Pittsford Florence Water Department'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.

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1

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3

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