WESTFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1

PWSID: VT0005207 · Westfield, VT · Serves 120 people

Health Violations

WESTFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1 has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
120
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

WESTFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1 (PWSID VT0005207) 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 120 people in Westfield, VT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Vermont drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1997–2009.

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)
VT0005207
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Westfield, VT
Population Served
120
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 3 3
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Oct 21, 2009
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2003
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2002
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 1997

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WESTFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1 water safe to drink?
WESTFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1 has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 WESTFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1 serve?
WESTFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1 serves 120 people in Westfield, VT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WESTFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1 have?
WESTFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1 has 4 total violations on record spanning 1997–2009. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WESTFIELD FIRE DISTRICT 1 water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), Combined Radium 226/228.

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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