Water Quality in CHELSEA, VT (05038)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05038.
42
Total Violations
3
Health-Based
39
Monitoring / Reporting
39
Resolved
What does this mean?
39 of 42 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 39 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (42 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Pentachlorophenol | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| LASSO | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| 2,4,5-TP | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Heptachlor | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Toxaphene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(26)
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Pentachlorophenol
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
LASSO
03
2,4,5-TP
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Heptachlor
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Toxaphene
03
Methoxychlor
03
Dinoseb
03
2,4-D
03
Carbofuran
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
Chlordane
03
Picloram
03
OXAMYL
03
Simazine
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
Endrin
03
Atrazine
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
2024(16)
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
Public Notice
76
Public Notice
76
Public Notice
76
Public Notice
76
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
How Does This Compare?
CHELSEA (05038) has 42 recorded violations, including 3 health-based. 3 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.