Dairy Center
EPA ID: VT0005617 · 109 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Dairy Center — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 109 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dairy Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Dairy Center serves a community with a median household income of $72,991 and an estimated 5,357 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dairy Center'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.
About 2% of homes in Franklin 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Dairy Center (EPA ID: VT0005617) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 109 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05450 in Enosburg Falls.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 05450 — Enosburg Falls
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dairy Center (VT0005617) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dairy Center water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Dairy Center has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Dairy Center serve?
Dairy Center serves approximately 109 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does Dairy Center 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:
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.
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.