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Washington, VT

Low Risk (22/100)

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 Washington in Vermont · Population: 59,958

TRI sites such as Cabot Creamery; Vermont Creamery LLC; Pike Industries Plant P-901 (berlin); SDWIS systems such as BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM; EDWARD FARRAR UTILITY DISTRICT; NORTHFIELD WATER DEPT anchor Washington, VT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 22/100 (Low 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 Washington include BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM; EDWARD FARRAR UTILITY DISTRICT; NORTHFIELD WATER DEPT, while Cabot Creamery leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 22/100 (Low 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 Washington -- 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)
59,958
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
42
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
50 lbs

Water Systems (42)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM 14,000 2
EDWARD FARRAR UTILITY DISTRICT 6,003 1
NORTHFIELD WATER DEPT 5,145 4
BERLIN MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM 1,819 0
BARRE TOWN WATER SYSTEM 1,638 0
CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER 1,528 0
PLAINFIELD WATER SYSTEM 985 0
WAITSFIELD WATER SUPPLY 450 0
SOUTH VILLAGE 445 2
BRIDGES RESORT 440 0
FRANKLIN WATER SYSTEM 400 1
BERLIN HEALTH REHABILITATION CTR 378 1
WEBSTERVILLE WATER SYSTEM 367 1
MARSHFIELD WATER SYSTEM 350 6
WORCESTER FIRE DISTRICT 1 350 0
DERBY MHP 265 0
FERNWOOD MANOR MHP 250 4
CLUB SUGARBUSH WATER SYSTEM 245 2
WESTONS MOBILE HOME PARK 218 1
EAST CALAIS FIRE DISTRICT 1 200 5
WINDEMERE MHP 199 0
SUGAR RUN ASSOCIATION INC 197 2
BATTLEGROUND CONDOMINIUM 166 36
NORTHWOODS VILLAGE APARTMENTS 130 1
COBURN MHP 126 0
CHRISTMAS TREE - SUNDOWN CONDOMINIUM 110 34
SOUTHFACE 105 4
SANDY PINES MHP 100 0
DRUMLEYS CONDOMINIUMS 92 0
LIMEHURST MHP 87 3
BUTTERNUT HILL 82 3
COMMONS 79 0
STERLING RIDGE WATER 66 1
SNOWSIDE CONDOMINIUM 63 1
FIDDLEHEAD CONDOMINIUMS 60 4
TIMBERLINE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 50 2
FARMS AT CLUB SUGARBUSH 48 2
WHEELER BROOK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 47 0
RMC MOBILE HOME PARK 40 6
FLY IN WATER SYSTEM 37 8
PARSONS HILL PARTNERSHIP 32 3
BIRCHWOOD PARK 30 7

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Cabot Creamery 50 lbs
2 Vermont Creamery LLC 0 lbs
3 Pike Industries Plant P-901 (berlin) 0 lbs

Cities in Washington (14)

Barre
2 facilities · 5 water
Cabot
1 facilities · 0 water
Waitsfield
0 facilities · 13 water
Montpelier
0 facilities · 9 water
Berlin
0 facilities · 4 water
Plainfield
0 facilities · 2 water
Websterville
0 facilities · 2 water
East Calais
0 facilities · 1 water
Marshfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Moretown
0 facilities · 1 water
Northfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Roxbury
0 facilities · 1 water
Waterbury
0 facilities · 1 water
Worcester
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Washington, Vermont? ▼
Washington, VT has an environmental risk score of 22/100 (Low Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 42 water systems on record. 28 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Washington? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Washington, VT in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Washington? ▼
Washington, VT has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 50 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Washington? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Washington, 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 Washington? ▼
Washington, VT has 42 EPA-regulated water systems. 28 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 Washington? ▼
Environmental compliance in Washington, 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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