RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT

PWSID: VT0005229 · Proctor, VT · Serves 18,500 people

Health Violations

RUTLAND CITY 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
18,500
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT (PWSID VT0005229) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 18,500 people in Proctor, 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). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Coliform (RTCR), Arsenic. Recorded violations span 1992–2023.

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)
VT0005229
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Proctor, VT
Population Served
18,500
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 1
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1
Arsenic 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 1995
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
RUTLAND CITY 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 surface water water as its source.
How many people does RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT serve?
RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT serves 18,500 people in Proctor, VT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT have?
RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT has 3 total violations on record spanning 1992–2023. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Coliform (RTCR), Arsenic.

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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