Water Quality: Colchester, VT
5 water systems • 8,639 people served
Multiple Health Violations175
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Systems
8,639
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Colchester has 10 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Barium, E. coli, Gross Alpha, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 175 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 8,639 people.
Contaminants Found
Barium
E. coli
Gross Alpha
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Colchester
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLCHESTER FIRE DISTRICT 2 | VT0005059 | Surface Water | 8,300 | 12 |
| NORTH HARBOR | VT0020002 | Groundwater | 225 | 10 |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP | VT0005342 | Groundwater | 42 | 38 |
| CHIMNEY HILL COLCHESTER | VT0005654 | Groundwater | 42 | 75 |
| RIVERSIDE MHP | VT0005493 | Groundwater | 30 | 40 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.