Water Quality in LYNDON CENTER, VT (05850)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05850.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

55 of 68 violations have been resolved. 6 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 62 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.

Water systems: 2 Population served: 286

Violations Detail (68 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Oct 9, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Oct 9, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Oct 9, 2024	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 11, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 11, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Nov 11, 2023	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 30, 2023	Active	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 18, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 18, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 18, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 18, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 28, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 28, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 28, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jan 28, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(1)

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

2024(9)

E. COLI

Oct 9Active

E. COLI

Oct 9Active

E. COLI

Oct 9Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

How Does This Compare?

LYNDON CENTER (05850) has 68 recorded violations, including 6 health-based. 13 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

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in LYNDON CENTER, VT (05850)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (68 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(1)

2024(9)

2023(41)

2022(11)

2021(6)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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