Monitoring Violations VT

Grand Isle Consolidated Water District

EPA ID: VT0020614 · 1,600 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Five years tracked: Grand Isle Consolidated Water District had 2 violations, all cleared, 1,600 served.

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

A · 94
Avg Safety Score
1,600
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$404K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grand Isle Consolidated Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$103,672
Median Household Income
4,987
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grand Isle Consolidated Water District serves a community with a median household income of $103,672 and an estimated 4,987 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Grand Isle Consolidated Water District'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Grand Isle 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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Grand Isle Consolidated Water District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Radium-228 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Radium-228 was detected in this water system. ion exchange (water softener) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Grand Isle Consolidated Water District (EPA ID: VT0020614) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 1,600 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (94/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2023 Radium-228 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
05458 0.0028 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Grand Isle Consolidated Water District (VT0020614) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grand Isle Consolidated Water District water safe to drink?

Grand Isle Consolidated Water District has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Grand Isle Consolidated Water District serve?

Grand Isle Consolidated Water District serves approximately 1,600 people across 3 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Grand Isle Consolidated Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Surface water
Drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.

Source: Grand Isle Consolidated Water District Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
16
Galvanized — Replacement Required
28
Unknown Material
691
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 1,600
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

Is water from Grand Isle Consolidated Water District safe to drink?
Grand Isle Consolidated Water District earns a A safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Grand Isle Consolidated Water District's water?
Detected contaminants include Radium-228, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Grand Isle Consolidated Water District serve?
Grand Isle Consolidated Water District serves approximately 1,600 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Grand Isle Consolidated Water District's water source?
Grand Isle Consolidated Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Grand Isle Consolidated Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0028 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Grand Isle Consolidated Water District's service area?
The Grand Isle Consolidated Water District service area has a median household income of $103,672. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Grand Isle Consolidated Water District get its water?
Grand Isle Consolidated Water District'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Grand Isle Consolidated Water District (EPA ID: VT0020614) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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