Mountain Water Company
EPA ID: VT0005281 · 2,400 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mountain Water Company (VT0005281): 8 violations on record since 2021. Although 8 violations appeared on Mountain Water Company's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 2,400 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mountain Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Mountain Water Company have a median household income of $84,688 and about 1,678 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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
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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 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2026-06-30 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 05674 - Warren
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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.
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How to cite this page
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