Water System Report VT

Jackson Gore Okemo

EPA ID: VT0020917 · 1,695 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Jackson Gore Okemo has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,695.

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

1,695
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$325K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jackson Gore Okemo Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,098
Median Household Income
2,171
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jackson Gore Okemo serves a community with a median household income of $63,098 and an estimated 2,171 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Jackson Gore Okemo'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Windsor 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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

Jackson Gore Okemo (EPA ID: VT0020917) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 1,695 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 05149 in Ludlow.

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 Jackson Gore Okemo (VT0020917) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson Gore Okemo water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Jackson Gore Okemo has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Jackson Gore Okemo serve?

Jackson Gore Okemo serves approximately 1,695 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.

Where does Jackson Gore Okemo 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
5
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,695
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?
Jackson Gore Okemo meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jackson Gore Okemo serve?
Jackson Gore Okemo serves approximately 1,695 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Jackson Gore Okemo's water source?
Jackson Gore Okemo draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jackson Gore Okemo's service area?
The Jackson Gore Okemo service area has a median household income of $63,098. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jackson Gore Okemo get its water?
Jackson Gore Okemo'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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