Water System Report VT

Putney School

EPA ID: VT0006624 ยท 310 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Putney School (VT0006624): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Putney School - zero violations, five years, 310 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

310
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$289K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Putney School Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,541
Median Household Income
5,236
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Putney School serves a community with a median household income of $75,541 and an estimated 5,236 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Putney School'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

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Putney School (EPA ID: VT0006624) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 310 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 05346 in Putney.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Putney School (VT0006624) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Putney School water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Putney School in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Putney School serve?

Putney School serves approximately 310 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.

Where does Putney School get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Putney School meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Putney School serve?
Putney School serves approximately 310 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Putney School's water source?
Putney School draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Putney School's service area?
The Putney School service area has a median household income of $75,541. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Putney School get its water?
Putney School'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Putney School Water Quality Report, VT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0006624/
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