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Orange, VT

Moderate Risk (30/100)

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 Orange in Vermont · Population: 29,594

SDWIS systems such as RANDOLPH VILLAGE; BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM; RANDOLPH CENTER WATER SYSTEM; NPL sites such as Elizabeth Mine; Ely Copper Mine; Pike Hill Copper Mine anchor Orange, VT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 30/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Orange in this extract; water coverage still lists RANDOLPH VILLAGE; BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM; RANDOLPH CENTER WATER SYSTEM. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 30/100 (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 Orange -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
29,594
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
21
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (21)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
RANDOLPH VILLAGE 2,700 5
BRADFORD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM 1,512 7
RANDOLPH CENTER WATER SYSTEM 1,138 2
WILLIAMSTOWN WATER DEPT 985 4
FAIRLEE TOWN WATER 967 0
GRANITEVILLE FIRE DISTRICT 4 700 1
WELLS RIVER WATER SYSTEM 490 1
NEWBURY VILLAGE INC 480 0
CHELSEA WATER SYSTEM 450 3
MOBILE ACRES MHP 252 0
EAST THETFORD WATER CO 250 3
WASHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT 170 7
WINDY HILL ACRES MHP 139 5
OLCOTT FALLS MANOR MHP 104 1
DEEPWOOD PARK 90 0
SHADY PINES MHP 76 1
UNION WATER CO 61 6
MOUNTAIN VIEW COURT 53 0
ARMSTRONGS MHP 45 2
GREENES MHP 39 2
CHARETTE WATER SYSTEM 37 6

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Elizabeth Mine NPL Site 50.00
Ely Copper Mine NPL Site 50.00
Pike Hill Copper Mine NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Orange (17)

Braintree
0 facilities · 7 water
Randolph
0 facilities · 2 water
Bradford
0 facilities · 1 water
Chelsea
0 facilities · 1 water
East Barre
0 facilities · 1 water
East Thetford
0 facilities · 1 water
Fairlee
0 facilities · 1 water
Graniteville
0 facilities · 1 water
Newbury
0 facilities · 1 water
Randolph Center
0 facilities · 1 water
Thetford Ctr
0 facilities · 1 water
Washington
0 facilities · 1 water
Wells River
0 facilities · 1 water
Williamstown
0 facilities · 1 water
Corinth
0 facilities · 0 water
Strafford
0 facilities · 0 water
Vershire
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Orange, Vermont? ▼
Orange, VT has an environmental risk score of 30/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 21 water systems on record. 16 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Orange? ▼
Yes, Orange, VT has 3 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 Orange? ▼
Orange, VT has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Orange? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Orange, 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 Orange? ▼
Orange, VT has 21 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 Orange? ▼
Environmental compliance in Orange, 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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