Water Quality in Orleans, VT (05860)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05860.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 19 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are7 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,728
Population
19
Water Systems
7
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Barton Water System
All resolvedOrleans Water System
Willowood Campground
Lake Region Union Usd 24
White Caps Campground
Willowvale Inn
Orleans Country Club
All resolvedBrownington Central School
Willoughvale Inn
Candlepin Restaurant
Willoughby Water Works
Willoughby Lake Water System
Gap Pub And Grill
Willoughby Water Works
Hilltop Cottages
Westmore Water Works
All resolvedMillbrook Inn
Bill & Billies Lodge
Blue Anchor Cabins
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Orleans (05860) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.