Historical Compliance Records VT

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

350
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
80
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
41
Contaminants Flagged
$298K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Worcester Fire District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,089
Median Household Income
13,748
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Worcester Fire District 1 compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Cadmium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Benzene 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L

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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 80 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$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.

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

What contaminants are in Worcester Fire District 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Mercury, Atrazine, Cadmium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Worcester Fire District 1 serve?
Worcester Fire District 1 serves approximately 350 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Worcester Fire District 1's water source?
Worcester Fire District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Worcester Fire District 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Worcester Fire District 1's service area?
The Worcester Fire District 1 service area has a median household income of $81,089. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Worcester Fire District 1 get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Worcester Fire District 1 (VT): 80 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005289/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Worcester Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005289) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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