Water System Report VT

Jericho Fire District 1

EPA ID: VT0005476 · 190 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Jericho Fire District 1 ha stayed completely violation-free for its 190 residents.

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

190
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$461K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jericho Fire District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$116,786
Median Household Income
5,628
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jericho Fire District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $116,786 and an estimated 5,628 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Jericho Fire District 1'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Chittenden County, Vermont rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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D 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Jericho Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005476) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 190 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 05465 in Jericho.

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 Jericho Fire District 1 (VT0005476) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jericho Fire District 1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Jericho Fire District 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Jericho Fire District 1 serve?

Jericho Fire District 1 serves approximately 190 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.

Where does Jericho Fire District 1 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
72
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 2023-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 190
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?
Jericho Fire District 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jericho Fire District 1 serve?
Jericho Fire District 1 serves approximately 190 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Jericho Fire District 1's water source?
Jericho Fire District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jericho Fire District 1's service area?
The Jericho Fire District 1 service area has a median household income of $116,786. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jericho Fire District 1 get its water?
Jericho Fire District 1'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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