Proctor Water Department
EPA ID: VT0005228 ยท 2,000 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Proctor Water Department (VT0005228): 24 EPA violations in the last five years. Proctor Water Department carries 24 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 2,000 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Proctor Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Proctor Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $67,875 and an estimated 2,261 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Proctor 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Proctor Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Proctor Water Department (EPA ID: VT0005228) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 2,000 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: 24 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, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Selenium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Tribromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | HAA9 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0043 mg/L | No | N/A |
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
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: 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 the full compliance record for Proctor Water Department (VT0005228) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Proctor Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Proctor Water Department; its 24 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Proctor Water Department serve?
Proctor Water Department serves approximately 2,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in Vermont.
Where does Proctor Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Proctor Water Department (VT): 24 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005228/
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