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Caledonia, VT

Moderate Risk (41/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Caledonia in Vermont · Population: 30,425

TRI sites such as Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc; Pike Industries Inc. - Waterford Vt (P702 & C603); Fairbanks Scales Inc; SDWIS systems such as ST JOHNSBURY WATER SYSTEM; LYNDONVILLE WATER SYSTEM; SMUGGLERS NOTCH WATER SYSTEM; NPL sites such as Darling Hill Dump; Parker Sanitary Landfill anchor Caledonia, VT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 41/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Caledonia include LYNDONVILLE WATER SYSTEM; SMUGGLERS NOTCH WATER SYSTEM; HARDWICK TOWN WATER SYSTEM, while Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 41/100 (Moderate Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Caledonia -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Caledonia, VT: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+6.7%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+6.7%

8.3 thousand lb → 8.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Caledonia, VT's total reported releases rose from 8.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 8.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Caledonia, VT's air releases rose from 8.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 8.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
30,425
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
20
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
45.7K lbs

Water Systems (20)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ST JOHNSBURY WATER SYSTEM 5,000 0
LYNDONVILLE WATER SYSTEM 4,000 2
SMUGGLERS NOTCH WATER SYSTEM 2,960 4
HARDWICK TOWN WATER SYSTEM 1,900 7
DANVILLE FIRE DISTRICT 1 500 2
EAST HARDWICK FIRE DISTRICT 1 350 1
BARNET FIRE DISTRICT #2 205 4
SUTTON WATER SYSTEM 185 10
MCINDOE FALLS FIRE DISTRICT 3 176 0
NORTHEAST KINGDOM MHP 156 0
PEACHAM FIRE DISTRICT 1 150 2
BURKE FIRE DISTRICT 1 142 4
PASSUMPSIC FIRE DISTRICT 1 140 2
KARME CHOLING 140 4
RYEGATE FIRE DISTRICT 2 131 7
SHATTUCK HILL MHP 129 0
LYN HAVEN FIRE DISTRICT 1 100 2
WHEELOCK FIRE DISTRICT 1 50 16
SHEFFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1 50 10
WEST BURKE HOUSING 40 1

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc 45.7K lbs
2 Pike Industries Inc. - Waterford Vt (P702 & C603) 15 lbs
3 Fairbanks Scales Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Darling Hill Dump Deleted NPL Site 43.92
Parker Sanitary Landfill NPL Site 52.29

Cities in Caledonia (14)

Saint Johnsbury
3 facilities · 0 water
Lyndonville
0 facilities · 4 water
Barnet
0 facilities · 2 water
East Burke
0 facilities · 2 water
St Johnsbury
0 facilities · 2 water
Danville
0 facilities · 1 water
E Ryegate
0 facilities · 1 water
East Hardwick
0 facilities · 1 water
Hardwick
0 facilities · 1 water
Mcindoe Falls
0 facilities · 1 water
Peacham
0 facilities · 1 water
Sheffield
0 facilities · 1 water
Sutton
0 facilities · 1 water
Lyndon
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Caledonia, Vermont? ▼
Caledonia, VT has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 20 water systems on record. 16 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Caledonia? ▼
Yes, Caledonia, VT has 2 Superfund sites on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Caledonia? ▼
Caledonia, VT has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 45.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Caledonia? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Caledonia, VT. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Caledonia? ▼
Caledonia, VT has 20 EPA-regulated water systems. 16 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Caledonia? ▼
Environmental compliance in Caledonia, Vermont is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Vermont state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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