Worcester Fire District 1
EPA ID: VT0005289 ยท 350 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Worcester Fire District 1 (VT0005289): 80 EPA violations in the last five years. 80 total violations across five years at Worcester Fire District 1 - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 350 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Worcester Fire District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Worcester Fire District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $81,089 and an estimated 13,748 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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?
Worcester Fire District 1'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 Worcester Fire District 1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Cadmium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Benzene at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 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
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
Worcester Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005289) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 350 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: 80 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, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2040 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2041 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2105 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1036 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1075 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0006 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 Worcester Fire District 1 (VT0005289) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Worcester Fire District 1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Worcester Fire District 1; its 80 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Worcester Fire District 1 serve?
Worcester Fire District 1 serves approximately 350 people across 2 ZIP codes in Vermont.
Where does Worcester Fire District 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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