Brattleboro Water Department
EPA ID: VT0005290 · 12,200 people served · 7 ZIP codes
Federal data shows 9 unresolved violations at Brattleboro Water Department — roughly 12,200 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Brattleboro Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Brattleboro Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $60,125 and an estimated 19,471 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Brattleboro Water Department'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.
About 3% of homes in Windham County, Vermont rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Brattleboro Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Combined Radium at 10 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 5 pCi/L.
Gross Alpha at 2 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Gross Alpha 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
Brattleboro Water Department (EPA ID: VT0005290) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 12,200 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Combined Radium | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1019 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 10 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1019 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05354 | 0.0032 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 05301 | 0.0013 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 05302 | 0.0013 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 05303 | 0.0013 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 05304 | 0.0013 mg/L | No | N/A |
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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 5 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 05301 — Brattleboro
- 05302 — Brattleboro
- 05303 — Brattleboro
- 05304 — Brattleboro
- 05354 — Vernon
- 05357 — West Dummerston
- 05362 — Williamsville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Brattleboro Water Department (VT0005290) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brattleboro Water Department water safe to drink?
Brattleboro Water Department has recorded 8 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Brattleboro Water Department serve?
Brattleboro Water Department serves approximately 12,200 people across 7 ZIP codes in Vermont.
Where does Brattleboro Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: BRATTLEBORO WATER DEPT Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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