Water System Report VT

Cold Brook Fd Base Area

EPA ID: VT0005649 · 761 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Cold Brook Fd Base Area has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 761 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

761
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$285K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cold Brook Fd Base Area Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,939
Median Household Income
2,008
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cold Brook Fd Base Area serves a community with a median household income of $78,939 and an estimated 2,008 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% 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

Cold Brook Fd Base Area'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Windham 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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A 3 violations
B 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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

Cold Brook Fd Base Area (EPA ID: VT0005649) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 761 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 05363 in Wilmington.

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

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 Cold Brook Fd Base Area (VT0005649) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cold Brook Fd Base Area water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cold Brook Fd Base Area has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cold Brook Fd Base Area serve?

Cold Brook Fd Base Area serves approximately 761 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.

Where does Cold Brook Fd Base Area 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
83
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 761
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?
Cold Brook Fd Base Area meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cold Brook Fd Base Area serve?
Cold Brook Fd Base Area serves approximately 761 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cold Brook Fd Base Area's water source?
Cold Brook Fd Base Area draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cold Brook Fd Base Area's service area?
The Cold Brook Fd Base Area service area has a median household income of $78,939. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cold Brook Fd Base Area get its water?
Cold Brook Fd Base Area'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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