Marshfield Water System
EPA ID: VT0005269 · 350 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Marshfield Water System (VT0005269): 1 violation on record since 2021. Marshfield Water System has 1 EPA violation on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 350 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Marshfield Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Marshfield Water System have a median household income of $60,938 and about 2,245 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Marshfield Water System'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
Marshfield Water System (EPA ID: VT0005269) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 350 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05667 in Plainfield.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0014 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 05667 - Plainfield
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Marshfield Water System (VT0005269) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marshfield Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Marshfield Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Marshfield Water System serve?
Marshfield Water System serves approximately 350 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does Marshfield Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Marshfield Water System (VT): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005269/
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