LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 1

PWSID: VT0005112 · Lunenburg, VT · Serves 250 people

Health Violations

LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 1 has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
250
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 1 (PWSID VT0005112) 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 250 people in Lunenburg, VT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Vermont drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1991–2007.

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)
VT0005112
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Lunenburg, VT
Population Served
250
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 3 3
Total Coliform (RTCR) 3 3

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2007
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Oct 1, 2006
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2006
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 1996
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Feb 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 1 water safe to drink?
LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 1 has 6 health-based violations out of 6 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 LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 1 serve?
LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 1 serves 250 people in Lunenburg, VT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 1 have?
LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 1 has 6 total violations on record spanning 1991–2007. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 1 water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228, 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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