Water Quality in Manchester Center, VT (05255)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05255.
Active Health Violations
4 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,108
Population
31
Water Systems
77
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)
Bromley Water Company
Manchester Water Dept
All resolvedManchester Park House
Hapgood Pond Campground
All resolvedWinterplace Water System
All resolvedManchester Country Club
All resolvedRound House
Trailside At Magic Mountain
All resolvedPerfect Wife
Red Mill Brook Campground
Mistrals
Manchester View Inc
Grout Pond Picnic Area
Olympia Motor Lodge
All resolvedToll Road Motor Inn
Center For Scriptual Studies
Rest
All resolvedFour Winds Country Motel
Red Fox School
1 health-basedVillage At Eagle Rise
1 health-basedStanford House
Village At Ormsby Hill Hoa
Dorset Community Housing
Manchester Country Club Bathhouse
Mountain Side Condominium
2 health-basedSmith Haven Center
Manchester Ranger District
Mad Tom Notch
Whiterocks Picnic Ground
River Meadow Farm
Brook-N-Hearth
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Manchester Center (05255) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 77.
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.
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.