Water System Report VT

Blake Hill

EPA ID: VT0005586 · 69 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Blake Hill has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 69 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

69
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$543K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blake Hill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$128,233
Median Household Income
6,850
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blake Hill serves a community with a median household income of $128,233 and an estimated 6,850 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Blake Hill'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

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% 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 $1,850
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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

Blake Hill (EPA ID: VT0005586) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 69 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Blake Hill (VT0005586) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blake Hill water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Blake Hill serve?

Blake Hill serves approximately 69 people across 2 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Blake Hill 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
26
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: 69
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?
Blake Hill meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Blake Hill serve?
Blake Hill serves approximately 69 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Blake Hill's water source?
Blake Hill draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Blake Hill's service area?
The Blake Hill service area has a median household income of $128,233. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Blake Hill get its water?
Blake Hill'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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