Chester Water Department
EPA ID: VT0005318 · 3,200 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chester Water Department (VT0005318): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the tracked period, Chester Water Department logged 5 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 3,200 people in good standing.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chester Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Chester Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $73,438 and an estimated 4,916 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Chester Water Department'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 Chester Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 2 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.
Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report 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
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System Overview
Chester Water Department (EPA ID: VT0005318) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 3,200 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05143 in Chester.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2022 | Selenium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Lead | 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 | 2 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 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.
- 05143 - Chester
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chester Water Department (VT0005318) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chester Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Chester Water Department; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Chester Water Department serve?
Chester Water Department serves approximately 3,200 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does Chester Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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