Historical Compliance Records VT

Plainfield Water System

EPA ID: VT0005277 ยท 985 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Plainfield Water System (VT0005277): 21 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 21 violations logged for Plainfield Water System carry a resolved status, and around 985 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

985
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
21
Contaminants Flagged
$240K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Plainfield Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$70,662
Median Household Income
5,047
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
5%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Plainfield Water System have a median household income of $70,662 and about 5,047 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Plainfield 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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

Plainfield Water System (EPA ID: VT0005277) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 985 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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
April 1, 2022 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Toluene Non-health-based Resolved
April 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
0.0026 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

3 of 3 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 Plainfield Water System (VT0005277) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plainfield Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Plainfield Water System; 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 Plainfield Water System serve?

Plainfield Water System serves approximately 985 people across 3 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Plainfield Water System 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 Plainfield Water System serve? ▼
Plainfield Water System serves approximately 985 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Plainfield Water System's water source? ▼
Plainfield Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Plainfield Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0026 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). 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 Plainfield Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Plainfield Water System have a median household income of $70,662 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Plainfield Water System get its water? ▼
Plainfield 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. 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.). Plainfield Water System (VT): 21 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005277/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Plainfield Water System (VT): 21 EPA Violations}},
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  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005277/}
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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

Plainfield Water System (EPA ID: VT0005277) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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