North Hero Water System
EPA ID: VT0020562 · 2,750 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for North Hero Water System (VT0020562): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. With no violations in its EPA file, North Hero Water System serves 2,750 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for North Hero Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with North Hero Water System have a median household income of $69,063 and about 3,670 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
North Hero Water System'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
North Hero Water System (EPA ID: VT0020562) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 2,750 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for North Hero Water System (VT0020562) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Hero Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for North Hero Water System 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 North Hero Water System serve?
North Hero Water System serves approximately 2,750 people across 3 ZIP codes in Vermont.
Where does North Hero Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). North Hero Water System Water Quality Report, VT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/vt0020562/
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