Water Quality in Bennington, VT (05201)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05201.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,998
Population
85
Water Systems
53
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (85)
Bennington Water Dept
All resolved Surface water 13,250 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
North Bennington Water Dept
All resolved Surface water 1,700 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Bennington College
Purchased surface water 1,000 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Vishay Tansitor
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Applegate Apartments
Purchased surface water 273 people served
0 violations
Kingdom Hall - Bennington
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Greenwood Lodge And Campsites
Groundwater 191 people served
0 violations
The Publyk House
Groundwater 185 people served
0 violations
Best Western Bennington
Groundwater 178 people served
0 violations
Tiffany'S
Groundwater 137 people served
0 violations
Cliffside Motor Inn
Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations
Bennington Lanes
Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations
Chapel Mhp Inc Water System
Groundwater under influence of surface water 95 people served
0 violations
Friends Of Robert Frost
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Deerfield Valley Health Center
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
West Road Motel
All resolved Groundwater 90 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Historic Farms Dairy Bar
Groundwater 84 people served
0 violations
East Mountain Mhp
All resolved Purchased surface water 76 people served
12 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Prospect Ski Area
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Starlight Inn
1 health-based Groundwater 73 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Garden Cafe
Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations
Apple Valley Inn Cafe
All resolved Groundwater 68 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Willows Mhp
Purchased surface water 63 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Geannelis'
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Harwood Hill Motel
Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations
Dons Diner
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Wheels 'N' Motion, Inc.
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Giovanni'S Restaurant
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Potters Yard Brasserie
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Mickeys Pizza
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Mount Anthony House
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Bennington Motel
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Four Squires Restaurant
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Ester Parmelee Gift & Co
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Burger King Restaurant
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Mc Donald'S
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Dunkin Donuts
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Villager Restaurant
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Sonny'S Blue Benn
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Mid-Town Motel
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Schwinns Restaurant
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
A & W Restaurant
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Greenbrier Motel
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Monument View Motel
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Paradise Motor Inn
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Bennington Lodge Of Elks
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Blackfriar Tavern
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Don'S Motel
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Rose Cottage
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Sugar Maple Inne Restaurant
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Jimmy'S French Restauran
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Vermont Steak House
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Woolworth Harvest House
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
South Gate Motel
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
K-Mart
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Pauls Fish Fry
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Your Belly'S Deli
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Paradise Restaurant
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Catamount Motel
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Leons Knotty Pine Motel
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Man Of Kent
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Walloomsac Inn
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Kirkside Motel
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Market Wagon
Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations
Mountain Melody Motel
Groundwater 41 people served
0 violations
Hiland Hall School
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
R John Wright Dolls Inc
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Fife N Drum Motel
All resolved Groundwater 35 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Woodford Hollow School
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Mount Anthony Country Club
Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Vt. Ski Camp, Greenwood
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sunset Playland
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Whispering Pines Mot.&Sk
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Whitney
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Colonial Guest House
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Peter Pan Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Business Air Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pleasant Valley Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hathaway Drive In
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lakeview Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Avalon Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Prue Apartments
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Simons Water Works
Groundwater 22 people served
0 violations
Colonial Guest House
Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations
Southern Vermont College
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
23 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
3 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Bennington (05201) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 53.
Fewer violations 91th percentile More violations
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.