Applegate Apartments
EPA ID: VT0020791 · 273 people served · 1 ZIP code
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Applegate Apartments has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 273 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Applegate Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Applegate Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $60,428 and an estimated 14,966 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Applegate Apartments'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.
About 2% of homes in Bennington County, Vermont rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Vermont
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Applegate Apartments (EPA ID: VT0020791) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 273 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05201 in Bennington.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
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
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.
- 05201 — Bennington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Applegate Apartments (VT0020791) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Applegate Apartments water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Applegate Apartments has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Applegate Apartments serve?
Applegate Apartments serves approximately 273 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does Applegate Apartments get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.