Rutland Town Fire District 1
EPA ID: VT0005534 · 401 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rutland Town Fire District 1 (VT0005534): 2 violations on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Rutland Town Fire District 1, 2 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 401 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rutland Town Fire District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Rutland Town Fire District 1 have a median household income of $58,744 and about 22,699 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 82% 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 1's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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System Overview
Rutland Town Fire District 1 (EPA ID: VT0005534) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 401 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0028 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Rutland Town Fire District 1 (VT0005534) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rutland Town Fire District 1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rutland Town Fire District 1; 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 Rutland Town Fire District 1 serve?
Rutland Town Fire District 1 serves approximately 401 people across 3 ZIP codes in Vermont.
Where does Rutland Town Fire District 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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