Waitsfield Water Supply
EPA ID: VT0020997 · 450 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike fully compliant utilities, Waitsfield Water Supply has 16 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 450 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 7 (2024) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Waitsfield Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Waitsfield Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $94,837 and an estimated 2,465 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Waitsfield Water Supply'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.
About 0% of homes in Washington 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
Detected Contaminants
How Waitsfield Water Supply compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Waitsfield Water Supply (EPA ID: VT0020997) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 05673 in Waitsfield.
Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| December 31, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 13 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05673 | 0.0014 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 05673 — Waitsfield
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Waitsfield Water Supply (VT0020997) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waitsfield Water Supply water safe to drink?
Waitsfield Water Supply has recorded 15 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Waitsfield Water Supply serve?
Waitsfield Water Supply serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Vermont.
Where does Waitsfield Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: WAITSFIELD WATER SUPPLY 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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