FAIRFAX WATER DEPT

PWSID: VT0005117 · East Fairfield, VT · Serves 1,550 people

Health Violations

FAIRFAX WATER DEPT has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,550
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

FAIRFAX WATER DEPT (PWSID VT0005117) 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 1,550 people in East Fairfield, VT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Vermont drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1996–1999.

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)
VT0005117
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
East Fairfield, VT
Population Served
1,550
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1999
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FAIRFAX WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
FAIRFAX WATER DEPT has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 FAIRFAX WATER DEPT serve?
FAIRFAX WATER DEPT serves 1,550 people in East Fairfield, VT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does FAIRFAX WATER DEPT have?
FAIRFAX WATER DEPT has 3 total violations on record spanning 1996–1999. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in FAIRFAX WATER DEPT 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

Related