Mountain Water Company
EPA ID: VT0005281 · 2,400 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mountain Water Company (VT0005281): 8 EPA violations in the last five years. Mountain Water Company recorded 8 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 2,400 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mountain Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mountain Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $84,688 and an estimated 1,678 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mountain Water Company'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
Detected Contaminants
How Mountain Water Company compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 4 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Radium-226 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Radium-228 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Mountain Water Company (EPA ID: VT0005281) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 2,400 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05674 in Warren.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 4 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 05674 - Warren
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mountain Water Company (VT0005281) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mountain Water Company; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Mountain Water Company serve?
Mountain Water Company serves approximately 2,400 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does Mountain Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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