Water System Report VT

Shelburne Farms

EPA ID: VT0005602 · 235 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Shelburne Farms carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 235 people.

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

235
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$516K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shelburne Farms Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$115,019
Median Household Income
7,844
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shelburne Farms serves a community with a median household income of $115,019 and an estimated 7,844 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Shelburne Farms'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.

Moderate 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.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Shelburne Farms (EPA ID: VT0005602) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 235 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 05482 in Shelburne.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 the full compliance record for Shelburne Farms (VT0005602) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shelburne Farms water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Shelburne Farms serve?

Shelburne Farms serves approximately 235 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.

Where does Shelburne Farms get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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: 235
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?
Shelburne Farms meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Shelburne Farms serve?
Shelburne Farms serves approximately 235 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Shelburne Farms's water source?
Shelburne Farms draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Shelburne Farms's service area?
The Shelburne Farms service area has a median household income of $115,019. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Shelburne Farms get its water?
Shelburne Farms'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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