Water System Report VT

Norwich Meadows

EPA ID: VT0005475 · 36 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Norwich Meadows — the supplier serving 36 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

36
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$569K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Norwich Meadows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$140,590
Median Household Income
3,463
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Norwich Meadows serves a community with a median household income of $140,590 and an estimated 3,463 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Norwich Meadows'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Windsor County, Vermont rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Norwich Meadows (EPA ID: VT0005475) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 36 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 05055 in Norwich.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Norwich Meadows (VT0005475) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwich Meadows water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Norwich Meadows has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Norwich Meadows serve?

Norwich Meadows serves approximately 36 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.

Where does Norwich Meadows get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
4
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 36
Reported to Vermont

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Norwich Meadows meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Norwich Meadows serve?
Norwich Meadows serves approximately 36 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Norwich Meadows's water source?
Norwich Meadows draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Norwich Meadows's service area?
The Norwich Meadows service area has a median household income of $140,590. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Norwich Meadows get its water?
Norwich Meadows'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.
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