STOWE WATER DEPT

PWSID: VT0005163 · Stowe, VT · Serves 3,600 people

Health Violations

STOWE WATER DEPT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,600
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

STOWE WATER DEPT (PWSID VT0005163) 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 3,600 people in Stowe, VT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Vermont drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1991–1991.

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)
VT0005163
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Stowe, VT
Population Served
3,600
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1991
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Is STOWE WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
STOWE WATER DEPT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 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 STOWE WATER DEPT serve?
STOWE WATER DEPT serves 3,600 people in Stowe, VT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does STOWE WATER DEPT have?
STOWE WATER DEPT has 2 total violations on record spanning 1991–1991. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in STOWE 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

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