Ascutney Fire District #2
EPA ID: VT0005339 · 485 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ascutney Fire District #2 (VT0005339): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Ascutney Fire District #2 accumulated 3 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 485 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ascutney Fire District #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ascutney Fire District #2 serves a community with a median household income of $86,171 and an estimated 10,719 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?
Ascutney Fire District #2'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 Ascutney Fire District #2 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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
Ascutney Fire District #2 (EPA ID: VT0005339) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 485 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: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0008 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 Ascutney Fire District #2 (VT0005339) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascutney Fire District #2 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ascutney Fire District #2; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Ascutney Fire District #2 serve?
Ascutney Fire District #2 serves approximately 485 people across 2 ZIP codes in Vermont.
Where does Ascutney Fire District #2 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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