Water Quality in Poultney, VT (05764)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05764.
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 7 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,106
Population
14
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Poultney Water Dept
Whispering Pines Restaurant
Grove, The
All resolvedWest Dinette
Green Mountain College
Lennox Mhp
Cluckin Cafe & Cones Point Country Store
2 health-basedPine Ridge
Lake St Catherine Inn
Lake St. Catherine Inn
Do Dropin
Fairwood Lanes Again
Lake St. Cathe Fairways
Island House Of Pizza
Contaminants Found
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Poultney (05764) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.
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
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.