DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1

PWSID: VT0005020 · Dorset, VT · Serves 530 people

Health Violations

DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1 has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
530
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Groundwater

DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1 (PWSID VT0005020) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 530 people in Dorset, VT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Vermont drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1992–1995.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Vermont state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
VT0005020
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Dorset, VT
Population Served
530
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 5 5

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 1995
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 1992
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1 water safe to drink?
DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1 has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1 serve?
DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1 serves 530 people in Dorset, VT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1 have?
DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1 has 5 total violations on record spanning 1992–1995. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1 water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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