Windsor Water Department
EPA ID: VT0005341 · 2,350 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Windsor Water Department (VT0005341): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Windsor Water Department accumulated 2 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 2,350 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Windsor Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Windsor Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $53,872 and an estimated 4,498 residents across its service area. 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 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 Windsor Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 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.
Surface Water Treatment 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
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 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 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 | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0027 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.
- 05089 - Windsor
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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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