Water Quality in East Fairfield, VT (05448)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05448.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 13 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,010

Population

3

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Fairfax Water Dept

All resolved
Groundwater 1,550 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

East Fairfield Fire District 1

All resolved
Groundwater 184 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Bakersfield Country Club

2 health-based
Groundwater 165 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

East Fairfield (05448) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th 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.

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