West Wind Water System
EPA ID: VT0005557 · 64 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for West Wind Water System (VT0005557): 23 violations on record since 2021. Per the federal file, all 23 violations logged for West Wind Water System carry a resolved status, and around 64 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for West Wind Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with West Wind Water System have a median household income of $136,385 and about 3,905 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
West Wind Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
West Wind Water System (EPA ID: VT0005557) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 64 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05445 in Charlotte.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 05445 - Charlotte
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for West Wind Water System (VT0005557) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Wind Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for West Wind Water System; its 23 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does West Wind Water System serve?
West Wind Water System serves approximately 64 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does West Wind Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). West Wind Water System (VT): 23 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0005557/
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