Water System Report VT

Meadows - Gables I Water System

EPA ID: VT0021053 · 310 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Meadows - Gables I Water System, 310 residents served.

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

310
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Meadows - Gables I Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,744
Median Household Income
20,142
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Meadows - Gables I Water System serves a community with a median household income of $58,744 and an estimated 20,142 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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

Meadows - Gables I 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Rutland 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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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.

System Overview

Meadows - Gables I Water System (EPA ID: VT0021053) is a community water system in Vermont that serves approximately 310 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Meadows - Gables I Water System (VT0021053) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadows - Gables I Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Meadows - Gables I Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Meadows - Gables I Water System serve?

Meadows - Gables I Water System serves approximately 310 people across 2 ZIP codes in Vermont.

Where does Meadows - Gables I Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
1
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: 310
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?
Meadows - Gables I Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Meadows - Gables I Water System serve?
Meadows - Gables I Water System serves approximately 310 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Meadows - Gables I Water System's water source?
Meadows - Gables I Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Meadows - Gables I Water System's service area?
The Meadows - Gables I Water System service area has a median household income of $58,744. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Meadows - Gables I Water System get its water?
Meadows - Gables I 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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