Windsor Water Department
EPA ID: VT0005341 · 2,350 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Windsor Water Department (VT0005341): 2 violations on record since 2021. Although 2 violations appeared on Windsor Water Department's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 2,350 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Windsor Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Windsor Water Department have a median household income of $53,872 and about 4,498 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Windsor Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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System Overview
Windsor Water Department (EPA ID: VT0005341) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 2,350 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05089 in Windsor.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0027 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 05089 - Windsor
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Windsor Water Department (VT0005341) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Windsor Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Windsor Water Department; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Windsor Water Department serve?
Windsor Water Department serves approximately 2,350 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does Windsor Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Windsor Water Department (VT): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005341/
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