Rutland Town Fire District 5
EPA ID: VT0005429 · 110 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rutland Town Fire District 5 (VT0005429): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Rutland Town Fire District 5 has supplied tap water to 110 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rutland Town Fire District 5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rutland Town Fire District 5 serves a community with a median household income of $58,744 and an estimated 20,142 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rutland Town Fire District 5'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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Rutland Town Fire District 5 (EPA ID: VT0005429) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 110 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05701 in Rutland.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0038 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 05701 - Rutland
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rutland Town Fire District 5 (VT0005429) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rutland Town Fire District 5 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Rutland Town Fire District 5 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Rutland Town Fire District 5 serve?
Rutland Town Fire District 5 serves approximately 110 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does Rutland Town Fire District 5 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rutland Town Fire District 5 Water Quality Report, VT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005429/
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