Water System Report VT

Stowe Fire District 4

EPA ID: VT0005523 · 120 people served · 1 ZIP code

Stowe Fire District 4 earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 120 people.

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

120
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$599K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Stowe Fire District 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,304
Median Household Income
5,252
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Stowe Fire District 4 serves a community with a median household income of $86,304 and an estimated 5,252 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

Stowe Fire District 4'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lamoille 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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C 1 violation

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

Stowe Fire District 4 (EPA ID: VT0005523) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 120 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 05672 in Stowe.

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 Stowe Fire District 4 (VT0005523) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stowe Fire District 4 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Stowe Fire District 4 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Stowe Fire District 4 serve?

Stowe Fire District 4 serves approximately 120 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.

Where does Stowe Fire District 4 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
11
Unknown Material
36
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 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 120
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?
Stowe Fire District 4 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Stowe Fire District 4 serve?
Stowe Fire District 4 serves approximately 120 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Stowe Fire District 4's water source?
Stowe Fire District 4 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Stowe Fire District 4's service area?
The Stowe Fire District 4 service area has a median household income of $86,304. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Stowe Fire District 4 get its water?
Stowe Fire District 4'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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